Vol. XVII No. 202 



10 cents 






^mmm^iMmm^mmm^mmim^'^ 



.1192 
1905 
Copy 1 



OT^ toI^laV 












JTmcrican Sports PublisbinQ Q^o. 



f 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



^"■'•Special Award 

and a Grand Prize 

for their Gymnasium Equipment at the World's 
Fair. The hundreds of Gymnasts who competed 
in the different events in the Stadium during the 
year proclaimed the apparatus made by A. G. 
Spalding & Bros, the best that they had ever 
worked on, and the team of German Turners 
that came to America especially to compete in 
the International Championships at St. Louis on 
July 1 and 2, 1904, requested that they be per- 
mitted to use the apparatus of the 

Spalding Gymnasium Exhibit 

in the Gymnastic Tournament, and at the conclu- 
sion of the two-day meeting, voluntarily forwarded 
to A. G. SPALDING & BROS, a testimonial 
highly complimenting the firm on the manufacture 
of their Gymnastic Apparatus. The same re- 
quest was made by the Young Men's Christian 
Association of America, and the apparatus was 
used by them for the Championships with best 
results. In the International AA.U. Champion- 
ships A. G. Spalding & Bros.' apparatus was like- 
wise used, and the Chairman of the Committee 
declared the apparatus to be the best ever used 
in connection with a championship meeting. 



G 



J 




T. H. MURNANE, 
The editor of this book, was a famous old-time ball player, and is 
now one of the leading authorities on the game ; is sporting editor 
of the Boston "Globe," President of the New England League, and 
member of the Board of Arbitration of the National Association of 
Professional Base Ball Leagues. 



HOW TO 
PLAY BASE BALL 



BY T. H. MURNANE 



NEW YORK 

AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING CO 

21 WARREN STREET, NEW YORK. 



LIBRARY of CONGRESS 
iwu Uopie!> rteceiveu 

r»iAV 5 iyu6 

COPY B/ 



0^^ 






Copyright, 1905 

BY 

American Sports Publishing CoMPAire 
New York 



INDEX 

PAGE 

Preface . . . ..... . 5 

Introduction . . , . , . 7 

How TO Become a Goon Batter. 

By Napoleon Lajoie ..... 15 

By James Collins . . , . . 17 

By Hugh Jennings . ' . , . . 17 

By Jesse TanneJiill . . , . , 19 

How to Run the Bases. 

By Jack I^oyle ...... 25 

By Frank L. Chance ..... 29 

Advice to Base Runners. 

By James E. Sullivan, Secret a ly -Treasurer A.A.V. 35 

How TO Become a Good Pitcher. 

By Cy You7ig ...... 43 

By ''Rube' Waddell ..... 47 

By Bert Cunningham ..... 49 

On Curve Pitching. 

By Cy Young, James J. Callahan, Frank Donahue, 

Vic Willis, William Dineen, Charley Nichols . 57 

How TO Become a Good Catcher. 

By Eddie Phelps . . . . . 61 

By William Sullivan ..... 69 

By M. J. Kittridge ..... 75 

How TO Play First Base. 

By Hugh Jemiings . . . , . 79 



eay« 



INDEX— Cofttinued 
How TO Play Second Base. 
By Napoleon Lajoie 
By William Gleason 

How TO Play Third Base. 

By James Collins . . 

By Lave Cross . 

How TO Play Shortstop. 
By Herman Long 

How TO Play the Infield, 
By Charles A. Comiskey 

How TO Play the Outfield. 
By Fred Clarke . 

The Earmarks of a Ball Player. 
By John J. McGraw 

Good Advice for Players. 

By T. H, Murnane . , 

How TO Organize a Team. 
By T. H. Murnane 

How TO Manage a Team. 

By James A. Collins , * 



\:w 



How TO Score a Game. 
By T. H. Murnane 

How TO Umpire a Game. 
By Thomas J. Connolly 

Base Ball Rules for Boys. 
By T. H. Murnane 



PREFACE 

With the best of last season's features and several new ones 
added this season, we have been enabled to get out a second 
edition of " How to Play Base Ball," after losing the copy for a 
complete new edition of the book by the fire that burned out the 
plant of the American Sports Publishing Co., New York, in 
February, 1904. 

In the arrangement of this book the publishers have been 
materially benefited by courtesies extended to them by the New 
York Evening Journal, New York Evening World, Chicago 
Record-Herald, Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune, Pittsburg Times, 
New York Evening Telegram and the Boston Globe. 




The out-curve is produced usually by grasping the ball with the first 
two fingers and the thumb, with the back of the hand turned downward. 
The fingers are pressed firmly against the ball, which is gripped tight. The 
out-curve may be either fast or slow. 




The in-curve is pitched with a side-arm motion, the ball being released 
over the tips of the first two fingers, the arm being swept around with a 
lateral motion. Some pitchers throw an in-curve by grasping the ball 
with all four fingers and permitting it to slip over the tips. 



To teach the youth how to play our national game of base ball 
is the object of this book. 

The amateur player will find much to interest him, and even the 
1-eading professionals can pick up valuable points by perusing the 
instructions offered by the genuine stars of the game. 

There has been no effort to pad the advice given, but every 
line is full of meat for the ball player who is anxious to become 
proficient in some one of the nine positions on a team, as well 
as to hit the ball and run the bases, perchance later on become 
a member of some champion aggregation which has pulled off 
the honors by heady work and team play. 

It would be a rare thing to find an American youth past the 
age of ten who is not familiar with the simple rules of the 
game, and therefore the idea will be to teach those who are posted 
on the rules and have more or less faced the music in some sort 
of game. 

In base ball each position calls for a peculiar style of player, 
and the king of third basemen might be a failure at first base. 
Therefore, it pays to work at each and all positions before choos- 
ing the place you would care to fill on a team. For example, the 
catcher must be a sure line thrower, also the third baseman ; next 
comes the shortstop. Outside of those positions, throwing is not 
as necessary. Usually the poor throwers, but good batsmen, are 
placed at first base and in the outfield. 

You will find good batsmen retained for the outfield when 
but for the large mitts they would be utter failures when trying 
to stop a grounder or catch a fly. 

The majority of outfielders are left handed batsmen, and there- 
fore more valuable as run getters than the right banders, simply 
because they have the advantage of a start from the home plate 
after hitting the ball, and make the base twenty per cent, oftener 



How to Play Base Ball. g 

than the right handed men. The only position in the infield for 
a left handed thrower is first base. Therefore, a left handed 
thrower has but five positions where he can shine on a ball team, 
viz. : pitcher, first base and the three outfield positions. 

The left handed pitchers soon wear out, as the work comes 
too near the heart; so, after all, first base and the outfield alone 
is left for the left handed thrower. When a player can throw 
right handed and hit naturally left handed, he becomes a valuable 
man for a ball team. 

When starting out, favor left handed hitting, as you will have 
less out curves to judge, owing to the scarcity of left hand pitchers 
in the business, and again the advantage you will gain in getting 
off the mark to first after hitting the ball. 

Left handed throwing should be avoided when possible, as the 
ball always curves from a left handed throw, and while many 
are quite accurate, the ball is most difficult to hold from the pe- 
culiar spin given to the ball ; in fact, the game of ball from a 
fielding standpoint was never made for left banders outside the 
position of first base, and even there the left bander is handi- 
capped by having to turn his bare left hand to the runner when 
the right hand man can protect himself with his big mitt. 

The rule to-day in base ball is for the manager who is sup- 
posed to be familiar with every phase of the game and has the 
faculty to size up the talent to select the timber for his ball team, 
picking each man for a particular position, including a utility 
player. After selecting the players the next thing is to pick out 
the right player to captain the team. This player must be able 
to work with the manager and the other members of the team. 
The manager should give his orders to the captain and not un- 
dertake to meddle with the captain's prerogative. 

The manager has actually grown to be more of a peacemaker 
from the bench than a directing general, so advanced have become 
the members of the leading teams. 

A captain should be an outfielder if possible, as he will be in 
a position to observe everything that is going on. The assistant 
captain should be an infielder, and direct the plays on the inside, 



How to Play Base Ball. II 

This is not necessary to good ball playing, but has proven to be 
a splendid plan, and I think the best. 

The captain of a ball team should be up to every fine point, 
be able to work out combinations, get the best work out of his 
team without apparently driving them, battle for their rights 
open and above board for the effect it may have on peculiar tem- 
peraments, and teach his men to hold their temper in check. 
Erratic, hot headed ball players will often throw away good 
chances to win a game. Nothing is ever gained by the loss of 
temper. This is especially true of the pitcher, who has the bulk 
of the thinking to do and who is ever in need of his best judg- 
ment. 

It is remarkable what effect a good captain has on a ball team. 
Players want some one present to appreciate their good work, and 
"Nice play, old man" from the captain on the field means much 
to the earnest player. 

Too much practice is practically impossible in base ball, as in 
golf, billiards and other clever games, and this is especially true 
of batting. The players who have given their ideas of how the 
game should be played in this book are each and every one glut- 
tons for practice and would rather play ball than eat. 

Hitting to right field by right handed batsmen and chopping to 
left field by the left banders, as well as laying the ball down 
for a clever bunt is all the result of practice, and the more prac- 
tice the more clever the man. 

It is the duty of the manager to see that his men practice, for 
the captain of a team has all that he cares for in handling the 
men when in a game. The unwritten rules are something like 
this : The manager is the one who has the interests of the club 
owners at heart, while the captain is for his players first, last 
and always, at the same time clever enough to get the best work 
out of the men, which after all is what the owners of a profes- 
sional club appreciate. 

Good form is not essential to fine ball playing; at the same 
time many players have improved by copying the style of clever 
professionals. 



Ho7v to Play Base Ball. I3 

I think Michael Kelly was the first player to keep his heels 
together and face the pitcher, with bat poised directly in front 
of his face, giving the pitcher no line on what he was about to try 
for. Kelly was one of the best place hitters the game ever pro- 
duced, showing the advantage of his preliminary position at the 
bat. 

Foot-work is almost as necessary in ball playing as it is in the 
art of self defence, and the player who fails to keep his feet 
while fielding a ball can never shine as a star of the game. It 
will be observed that a large number of the great batsmen of the 
present time take hold of the bat several inches from the bottom. 
This gives them more control of the bat and a better chance to 
meet the ball with a short swing. 

Standing up to the plate is the first requirement of a batsman, 
and the player who cannot overcome the habit of pulling away 
will have no chance to become a first-class man with the stick. 
The aggressive batsman is the winner and not the man who goes 
to the plate hoping to work a base on balls. 

Players should never work for records, but go for everything 
in sight, for games won will count more than fine fielding aver- 
ages, where the players failed to take chances and often lost 
games in consequences. 

The great army of ball players, young and old, amateur as well 
as professional, are not always placed where they can see and 
learn the fine points of the game, therefore a careful reading and 
honest digestion of the advice found in this book should be of 
great help to the ambitious ball player who cares to shine as an 
exponent of the national game. T, H. M 




& u 



How to Play Base Ball. 15 



HOW (0 Recome a Good Ratter 



The most natural batsman the game ever produced is without 
doubt Napoleon Lajoie of the Cleveland club of the American 
League. He says : 

BY NAPOLEON LAJOIE 

"I go to the plate with the idea of hitting the first good ball 
sent up, as I believe in working on the aggressive. In this way 
I am seldom caught for a strike unless where I miss the ball. 
Every man should handle a bat in the most natural manner and 
not try to copy others in the business. 

'Toot work has a lot to do with the success of a ball player, 
and especially at the bat, and the pitcher is more apt to find this 
weakness to his liking than any other. I am ready to step in any 
direction with my right foot for pivot. I bat mostly with a 
wrist movement, as you can get a quicker move on and allow the 
ball to come closer before timing it. I never care to anticipate 
the kind of a ball the pitcher is about to deliver, as I find a low 
ball no more difficult than a high one. A ball wide of the plate can 
be chopped ofif to right field, while one a bit close can be turned 
to account by a proper swing. This can be accomplished by taking 
the bat up short, as it requires less swing and can be worked 
with a snap, which will have just as good effect when it meets 
the ball and the batter is less likely to send up weak flies. 

"Practice to meet with a sharp snap every ball that comes over 
the plate, and you will find it to your advantage, even when 
picking out a good ball, or working a pitcher into a corner, where 
he must put them dead over. 

"To hit a high ball the bat must be swung overhand to ^^\. 
the right force just a shade late, while a low ball must be timed 
well in front of the plate with an underhand swing. 

"Never pull away from the plate, as the chances are the ball 



How to Play Base Ball. 17 

would be a weak fly. I hold the bat well in front and never 
start to pull back until the ball is under way when I step in, 
being careful about finding a slow ball worked with a change 
of pace. "Use a heavy bat. I would advise every player to have 
his own sticks and take care of them." 



1^ 



James Collins, of the Boston American League club, is consid- 
ered one of the best place hitters in the base ball profession. 
Collins says : 

3Y JAMES COLLINS 

"Always be reaay for the first good ball pitched, but do not 
always figure that the pitcher is about to put the first one over 
the plate. I stand just a little sideways of the plate, with the 
bat resting lightly on the shoulder, until the pitcher starts his 
preliminary swing, when I drop the bat down about to the waist, 
raise it almost perpendicular and then drop it slanting back 
almost level with the waist, bringing it forward after cutting a 
triangle. If the ball is timed I usually hit on a line, but if the 
preliminary swing is poor the ball is likely to go for a fly. 

"I never anticipate the kind of a ball the pitcher is to send 
me, but get ready for anything over the plate and select a curve 
when placing the ball to right field. 

"I set firmly on the right foot and step into the ball, being 
careful not to take too long a stride, as this is likely to cause you 
to lose sight of the ball." 

ti 

Hugh Jennings, the heady player of the Philadelphia League 
Club, says : 

BY HUGH JENNINGS 

"Even a weak batsman can improve his work wonderfully 
by earnest practice. You must go to the plate fully determined 
to hit the ball no matter who the pitcher may be. I take the 
bat up short, as it gives one better control and you can meet a 



How to Play Base Ball. 19 

ball in close to you. I hold the bat easily on my shoulder and 
get ready to step with the pitcher's swing, holding my heels 
well together while facing the pitcher. 

"In bunting the bat should be sent well out to meet the ball 
and then gently drawn back on slow pitched balls, while on 
speedy ones the hands should be relaxed as the ball meets the 
stick. This kind of work requires more practice than hitting 
out. 

"With the hit-and-run game it pays to hit the ball when you 
can reach it, as it will often give the runner a chance for third 
base while you are put out at first. 

"It is remarkable how accurately a batsman can meet a pitched 
ball when not hitting, as his line of vision is not interrupted as 
it is when he swings, and for this reason a short swing is the 
best and usually the wrist batsman is the most successful. My 
advice to players is : practice batting all you can and do not be 
particular about picking out all good ones, as you grow too ster- 
eotyped and more easily laid for by the fielders. 



1^ 



The following is from the pen of Jesse Tannehill, the star 
pitcher of the Pittsburg team, on batting. Tannehill, though he 
is a pitcher — and few twirlers ever attract prominence as batters — 
is one of the most scientific batsmen in the game. He knows 
the art and is well qualified to describe it in an instructive man- 
ner, for, being a pitcher, the man who is paid to prevent batting, 
he is well versed on both sides of the question. 

BY JESSE TANNEHILL 

It has often been said that batters are born, not made ; and, 
while there is more or less truth in this assertion, there is not 
the. least doubt in my mind that a poor batsman can become a 
good one by consistent practice. 

A good eye, of course, is absolutely necessary. Any defection 
in the vision will prove an insurmountable obstacle in the way of 




^^ ^ 'HANS" WAGNER 

The fa-nous shortstop of ^the__Patsbugs who ,ed the Lea^e , 



Ho7v to Play Base Ball. 21 

a player when it comes to hitting. But there are many players 
who have perfect eyes, yet never learn to hit well. 

This may be due to various causes. 

An improper stand at the plate will affect the batting of a 
player, yet there is no rule to be lived up to in this, for the rea- 
son that no two men in the business stand exactly alike. Every 
man must suit himself, but, while doing so, he must always bear 
in mind that he must be in a position to get a fair swing at the 
ball. 

Many batters just toe the batters' line; that is, they get as 
close to the plate as the rule will allow. At times this is a good 
trick, for it makes it difficult for the pitcher to get the ball out 
of the way of the bat. 

Billy Hamilton, of the Bostons, is the only player I ever saw 
who stands almost three feet away from the plate. He is an 
exception to the rule, yet one of the best hitters. 

I have always found it policy to so place myself at the plate 
that my eyes are over the side corner. This makes it necessary 
for me to lean back and over. Being a left hander, I place my 
left hand over the right when grasping the bat. This is reversed 
for right-handers. Take a firm hold on the bat and leave the 
foot facing the pitcher barely touch the ground, so that you can 
step forward as you hit. Be sure to have a free swing of the 
arms. When you have this and take the forward step as you 
swing you will get many a hit, even when you do not meet the 
ball squarelv on the nostril. 

That the left handed batsman has a big advantage over the 
right handed man when it comes to getting down to first base is 
plainly shown in the accompanying illustrations. His swing 
throws him directly into his stride, and he is running as soon 
as the bat meets the ball. The right handed man, when he swings, 
throws himself out of his stride, must recover and then start. 
Furthermore, the left hander is always nearer first base than 
the right hander, and in a close shave every inch counts. 

Though bunting has been one of the features of the game for 
many years, it seems strange that there are so few players expert 








CLARENCE BEAUMONT 

The heavy hitting centre fielder of the Pittsburgs. who was among 

the first ten batsmen in 1903. 



How to Play Base Ball. 23 

at the art o£ laying the ball down. The bat should not be held 
firmly, and the ball should be allowed to hit it. 

The most essential thing to watch when desiring to bunt is 
that the ball be over the plate. Don't go after it unless it is 
waist high, until you are forced to. Trying to bunt wild pitches 
is a failing which many players have and they are the ones who 
never learn to bunt. When a pitcher expects a bunt he keeps the 
ball high, for it is almost impossible to bunt a high ball. When 
it comes to bunting, the left handed batsman has so much the bet- 
ter of the right bander that it is seldom, indeed, that a right 
handed man beats out a bunt. The left hander can place his bat 
against the ball and be away from the plate before it has hit the 
ground. The right hander can hardly do this without making a 
failure of his efforts to bunt. 

It is not a bit harder to hit a curved ball than a straight one, 
if you know it is coming. The pitcher always tries to deliver just 
what the batsman does not expect. Some batsmen are good at 
guessing. A batter should study the pitcher always. By keeping 
his eye well peeled he can often detect a curve just as it breaks 
in its course and in plenty of time to land on it. 

Batting requires lots of practice. Confidence is half the battle. 




CHRISTY MATTHEWSON 
The famous pitcher of the New York Nationals. 



Hoiv to Play Base Ball. 25 



HOW to Run the iKises 



John Doyle, better known as ''Jack" Doyle, gives the following 
advice to base-runners : 

BY "TACK'' DOYLE 

"A good base-runner is dreaded more than a good batsman 
when the bases are clear and the score close. When a player 
is both a batter and base-runner he is indeed a most valuable 
asset for a ball team. 

"It is not the player who has the greatest number of stolen 
bases to his credit that is the most valuable man to a ball team ; 
but rather the player who has the largest percentage of successful 
steals out of the chances taken, 

"In looking for a great number of stolen bases there have 
been cases where the player has taken chances where he had 
little to gain and the chances ten to one against him. The clever 
base-runner is the man who will take long chances when the 
occasion requires it, and a steal may result in a victory. With 
two out and a man at second, for example, the runner should 
never attempt to steal third base, unless in rare cases where a 
pitcher is wild and the catcher likely to have a passed ball, and 
even then the runner should be sure of a fine lead. The first 
move in base-running is leaving for first base. Never make the 
mistake of taking for granted that you are out simply because 
the ball was not hit safely ; in fact, you should run with more 
determination and to a finish when the ball is hit to the infield, 
for in this case the ball must be picked up, thrown accurately, 
and held by the baseman with one foot on the base, and a fielder 
is more apt to make a mistake when hurried by a fast man 
to first. 

"In over-running first base it is well to note where the ball is. 




THE "IRON MAN," McGINNITY 

^^903 STitTw^f*^""''^"' "^^-^ performed the feat three times in 
lyud o± pitching two games in one day and winning- them all. 



Hoxv to Play Base Ball. 27 

On a fly ball to the outfield you should turn short, as in the case 
of a mufif, you can keep on to second, and a good start means 
everything, as it hurries the throw from the outfield. If possible 
cut the bases from the inside when trying to run out a long drive 
for more than one base. 

"Getting a start for second base is perhaps the most important 
thing for a base-runner to learn next to sliding. A player taking 
a lead off first base should ever be firmly set and ready to go 
either way. If you take too much ground the pitcher will pay 
you particular attention and hold you down five times out of 
six ; therefore, a safe distance away is the best and by calling 
the turn you get the start, and everything is in the start, as in 
sprint running. 

"Keep well back of the line and return wide of the baseman 
at first. After you once get away never look back to see the 
ball but judge from the action of the player about to cover the 
base. When the ball is thrown high go in feet first on the inside 
of the base. When noting the fielder reaching forward to take 
the ball, slide outside on the breast, unless so sure of your base 
that you can afford to keep your feet and catch the bag with your 
hand. By practice one can keep wide and reach the base. Never 
take it for granted that the ball is in the hands of the fielder 
and that you cannot make another base on the play. If a wild 
throw or a muffed ball, you are in a position to keep on to third 
base if you are on the alert. In taking a fair chance for third 
the ball may be thrown wild and a run is very often the result. 

"Coaching amounts to little or nothing to a base-runner out- 
side of third base. Here he should keep an eye on the coacher 
when coming from second base when the ball is back of him, 
either as a hit or wild throw. By a move of the hand the coacher 
can hold the runner, or by waving the hand as a signal to keep 
on make a short turn and keep on for home, never losing an 
inch of ground by turning to, look after the ball. 

"In turning third base under a full head of steam the runner 
can be assisted materially by a gentle blocking by the coacher, 
who is standing a few feet back of the base well to the home 




LUTHER TAYLOR 
The deaf mute pitcher of the New York Nationals. 



How to Play Base Ball, 29 

base side. This is especially true of heavy men who take a wide 
turn and are not particularly sure on their feet. 

"When working the hit-and-run game, or about to make a 
steal from second to third, it is well to have signs and work 
together. If a clever man is at the bat a base-runner has the 
advantage by knowing what the batter is after; in fact, a base- 
runner can often help out the batsman by his movements. This, 
however, is what is known as heady ball and the most difficult 
thing in the world to teach by theory and usually a very hard 
proposition to overcome with the major league players. 

"A good base-runner in a team will often get the whole crowd 
on edge and it is remarkable what even slow runners can do 
in this line when working together, for nothing upsets an oppo- 
nent any more than men taking chances on the bases when the 
score is close. When your team is well in the lead it is then 
time to play them safe, and cut out the base-running. 

*'The essentials for a good base-runner are first: a good start; 
second, courage in sliding feet first or head first, as the occasion 
requires; third, keeping wide awake to every opening and being 
sure of your ground before you take a chance." 



ii 



BY FRANK L. CHANCE 

In the consideration of base stealing the subject naturally 
divides itself into three distinct parts — the start from the bag, 
the speed on the base lines and the slide at the end. While speed 
is a natural gift, a player may be taught much about getting a 
start and sliding. In fact, I think the tendency in many clubs is 
to neglect the practice in this most important department of the 
game. With a runner leading off a base the coacher's cry of "You 
watch his arm and I'll watch the baseman" is familiar to most 
patrons of base ball. This is in almost direct opposition to the 
plan I pursue in gettmg away from a base. I almost neglect the 
baseman, and instead of watching the pitcher's hands or arms 
to see when he is going to throw, I watch his feet. After you 




CHESBRO (NEW YORK AMERICAN). KING OF HIS 
LEAGUE. 



Jri07u to Play Base B(ill. 31 

have watched the delivery of a pitcher a few times you can tell 
from the movement of his feet when he is going to deliver the 
hall to the batter, and thus get a good start. This is half of base 
stealing, for. bases are generally stolen on the pitchers and not 
on the catchers. If I am not familiar with a pitcher's delivery, 
I wait a little while for his foot movements before attempting to 
steal many bases. 

Dismissing the subject of speed, which is not an acquired art, 
the method of sliding comes next. Two slides are practiced by 
base-runners, the dive with head and hands first to the bag, and 
the twist of the body, by which the feet are thrown to the bag. 
I use both systems, according to the position of the opposing base- 
man in covering the bag. If he stands behind the bag prepared 
to touch me as I come in, I dive and slide with hands out- 
stretched, for there is small danger of injury and the hands 
offer a small area for him to touch. On the other hand, if the 
baseman receives the throw or takes his position in front of the 
bag, I throw my body with a twist toward the bag, feet foremost. 
You thus have an opportunity to throw the body out of his reach 
and get in behind him, and again there is less danger of injury. 
If you attempt a head foremost slide with the baseman in front 
of the bag, he is likely to block you or tag you hard on the head 
with the ball, putting you out of the game. Even if he has no 
intention of hurting you, he is making the play hurriedly and has 
no time to choose a hard spot to tag. With your feet going 
toward the bag, he is likely to respect your spikes, and not at- 
tempt to block you, and r.gain he may altogether miss touching 
you. 

I do not believe in taking a big lead and then dancing along 
the base lines, tempting the pitcher and catcher to throws. Of 
course a runner must have a certain lead, but if he gets too far, 
he is off balance instead of ready to run when the ball is delivered. 
T think a runner is more successful when he takes a fair lead, 
runs up with the pitcher's motions and then runs back on the 
catch. Thus he is in motion forward when the ball goes to the 
batsman, and can race on if a hit is made. If he has already 




CHARLEY NICHOLS 
Of the St. Louis Nationals throwing a drop ball. 



How to Play Base Ball. 3^ 

decided to make an attempted steal, of course he starts as soon 
as the pitcher begins his delivery, for then any hesitation on the 
pitcher's part means a balk. The advisability of drawing throws 
is sometimes made plain with a man on second or third, but 
depends on the conditions of the game. The only place where I 
make a practice of trying to draw a throw from the catcher is 
at third base. There I take a good lead and return on the inside 
of the line between the catcher and the baseman. Then there is 
a chance to let the ball hit you on the shoulder, where it does not 
hurt much, and break for the plate as the baseman chases for the 
ball. His chances for muffing the throw also are greater when 
you are between him and the plate. 

The natural base to steal is second, for from the middle cushion 
it is possible to score on a single. It is much harder to steal 
third and the advantage is not much greater except on a long 
outfield fly with one out or a difficult infield chance. When two 
men are out it is a good time to take a chance on stealing second, 
for, if you are on first, it will take two singles to carry you home, 
while if you gain second one hit is likely to do it. With a man 
on first and none out the natural play is a sacrifice, especially if 
the score is at all close. With one out the batsman should gen- 
erally steal, but, of course, these situations are generally gov- 
erned by the progress of the game and the score. 

The time to take chances on the bases is when your team is 
ahead. Then use all your daring and keep the lead. But if a team 
is three or four runs behind, the advisability of attemjpting to steal 
bases recklessly is questionable, for it generally takes a batting 
rally to win out at such a stage, and a runner may stop an in- 
cipient rally by getting put out on attempted steals. As a gen- 
eral rule, too, the club in the lead is playing better ball and more 
likely to cut off any stolen bases. The losing team, on the other 
hand, is more likely to go to pieces and thus reward daring 
work. 

In base-running, especially in stealing second, there is much 
in the batter and base-runner working together. There is usually 
a signal from the base-runner to the batter, or vice versa, when a 




FRED PARENT 

Phenomenal Shortstop of the Boston Americans. Making a throw 
to first base. 



Hozi) to Play Base Ball. 35 

base is about to be stolen. When a signal is once given the 
runner should generally go down on the next ball pitched. In 
such a case the batter will attempt a hit if the ball is near 
enough, althoiigh he does not necessarily strike at it, for with the 
increased control of pitchers the practice of pitching wide to the 
batsmen to hold the runners closer to their bases is now common. 
The best pitchers will often waste two and even three balls on a 
batter to give the catcher a better chance to make the throw if the 
runner attempts a steal. Then the pitcher will put the ball over. 
While the runner and batsman both know that the ball is likely 
to be hit, the catchers and fielders also are alert for the play, 
and will try for a double play on an infield hit. If the batsman 
is in the hole — that is, with two strikes and no balls, two strikes 
and one ball, or even two strikes and two balls — the base-runner 
should take more chances just to diminish the possibility of this 
same double play. All these general statements are varied in a 
measure by the situation, but they serve to show the practice of 
base-running as played in the National League. In the strategy 
of these plays the question of speed comes up. There is danger 
in coaching a slow runner to take chances which might be com- 
paratively easy for a faster man, and it is in these situations that 
judgment must be used. 



1^ 



ADVICE TO BASE RUNNERS 

By J. E. Sullivan, Secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union. 

Those who are close followers of base ball and have watched 
its progress and improvement are very ready to admit that the 
majority of ball players do not improve as base-runners, and 
after watching the game year in and year out I am convinced 
that not enough of attention is paid to that end of the game. 
To be sure, some players are natural runners, are built or it, 
and as a result have gained the reputation of being fast men. 
But the average player stems to take no interest whatever in 
developing his speed. At the ball park previous to a game you 
will see the players practising — the pitcher warming up, the 



/ 4 




mj.m»^i 




CHARLEY PITTINGER 
Getting his famous drop ball. 



How to Play Base Ball, 35 

catcher throwing to the bases, the batter lining them out, the 
fielder returning the ball to the home plate — but to my recollec- 
tion I have never had the pleasure of seeing three or four of the 
boys get on the mark and practice at running the distance from 
one base to another — 30 yards, which is, to my way of thinking, 
where the mistake is made, and the captain that wants to get a 
good fast team will get his players out and practice them a little 
at sprinting and particularly at starting. 

There has been, I know, some objection to training ball players 
by running them. Running, walking and gymnasium work wi'll 
fit a player for the season, and it certainly should be no hardship 
on any player who is only called upon to play ball for a few 
hours each day to learn how to sprint. The argument has been 
made to me by a ball player that if the average ball player was 
to be trained like a sprinter or a distance runner it would tire 
him out, that he would become a physical wreck and incapacitated 
for other work. Such argument is pure nonsense. If there is 
one man on a team that should not be called upon to sprint a 
great deal, that man would be the pitcher; for, from a physical 
standpoint, he is worked harder than any other man on the field, 
and the strain is greater, and it is only natural that club captains 
who have a good pitcher should nurse him all they can. On the 
other hand, it must be admitted that there are many ball players 
on the field to-day who are physically unable to play, and are 
holding their positions to a certain extent on their old time repu- 
tation. There is no necessity nor reason for a ball player 
being fat, flabby and out of condition and being unable to run 
around the bases, and in the spring of the year if the captain of 
the club would insist that each day the members of the team de- 
vote ten or fifteen minutes to base-rtmning by hitting the ball 
and running it out to first it would develop base-running. There 
is no necessity of a ball player being a Duffey, a Wefers, or a 
Kraenzlein, but there is not a man playing ball to-day that could 
not be taken in hand by a professional trainer like Mike Murphy 
of Yale and m.ade into a good base-runner. This would apply 
to the man who weighs 200 pounds, as well as the man who 



f- 





m 



DAVE FULTZ 

Of the New York Americans. 



How to Play Base Bait. ^g 

weighs 125, or some of the fast sprinters in the world have 
been large, heavy men. If the players were educated to get on 
their toes, get set and move with the same eye that they use 
in hitting the ball, there would be a revolution in base-running, 
and it is sure to come some day. It strikes me that this is the 
particular department of the game that has been neglected. Hov/ 
often do we see a batsman go to the plate, dig his heels into the 
ground as though he was going to become a statue there, and 
when he hits the ball, if he has an idea the hit is not a good one, 
he will look at the ball, jog about twenty feet, and then stop, 
often to be greeted by a roar of laughter from the grand stand 
if he is on the visiting team, or hisses if on the home team, when 
his little pop fly has not been caught, but handled in time to put 
him out when he would otherwise have been safe had he con- 
tinned running at top speed. If that player was drilled to thor- 
oughly understand that when he hits the ball, no matter what 
happens, he is to sprmt right for first base and take his chances, 
there would be more games won. Many players are guilty of 
':his practice, and captains should discourage it, if necessary by a 
strong fine and suspension. 

When /^n the bases the player should be taught to get on his toes 
ready to start quickly and not stand as though riveted to the 
ground. It is not necessary for a ball player to take too much 
ground in order to steal a base, he can be careful at th-e same 
time. But the ball player that has developed a good set of sprint- 
ing muscles can stand on his toes and will always be ready to 
start in an intelligent way the minute the opportunity comes to 
him to steal a base. An active man, a man lively on his feet, will 
also annoy the pitcher, because the pitcher will know that he 
is a fast man, trained in the art of sprinting, and he won't waste 
strength and time trying to nail him at first. Everyone who has 
ever attended ball grimes has seen some big lumbering fellow 
leave first to steal second and be easily put out, to the great dis- 
gust of the "rooters." Now that big man, unless he has entirely 
neglected himself in so far as his health is concerned, can be 
immeasurably improved. Of course, if he is a man that is ad- 




"IRON MAN" McGINNITY 
Of the New York Nationals. 



How to Play Base Ball 41 

dieted to dissipation he will hardly hke to stand the strain to 
take a little training in the sprinting line, but a man that wants 
to make a record as a base-runner and hold his own up in fast 
company must be in pretty good physical condition to run the 
bases, and it is about time that captains of a ball team realize that 
in order to have a good lively game that the men should be 
trained and trained properly. I would suggest that if a captain 
cannot secure the services of a professional trainer he take them 
in hand himself and in the spring of the year insist that every 
man on that team practice sprinting for a short while each day. 
It won't be as hard on the ball player as it would be on the man 
who never did any running; therefore, there should be a series 
of races — scratch and handicap — among the members of the team, 
and the man on that particular team that is noted as the fastest 
sprinter and a good base-runner should be appointed as coach 
in that particular line with absolute power over the men to insist 
that a certain amount of base-running be done every day prior 
to the practice games. If the players will do a light amount of 
running at the start, say a couple of hundred yards the first two 
or three days they are out, at moderate speed, and then increase 
the speed as the muscles become accustomed to the work, after 
three or four weeks a player will find that he will be in good 
condition to make a home run and reach the home plate without 
dropping in a faint. 

To any rrian who has followed athletics it is ridiculous to see 
many of the acts of our ball players. A good batter will make 
a long hit, good or a home run, and when he does reach the 
home plate he is in such a dilapidated condition physicaljy that 
he is hardly able to go to the bench. That should not be so. ■ A 
ball player that is paid a fancy salary or playing ball for a couple 
of hours each day should think enough of his physical condition 
to perfect himself in every department and the player that can't 
go around the bases two or three times during a game, with a 
rest of twenty minutes between, is certainly not an athlete — and 
the all around ball player should be an athlete. 



Hozv to Play Base Ball. 43 



HOW 10 Recome a Good Pitcher 



BY CY YOUNG 

"Command of the ball is the first essential to success in pitch- 
ing. A good, fast, overhand ball, kept high, is the one I depend 
on mostly when anxious to get an out. 

"I take the ball with two forefingers and thumb for all styles 
of work, as it gives me the best control. 

"Straight balls over the corners will often prove more effec- 
tive than the widest curves. This style is of little use, however, 
unless the umpire is a good judge of corner work. 

"When in good shape I use a jump ball considerably. It comes 
with extra speed, and if worked well into the batsman is per- 
haps the most difficult ball to hit safe. 

"The ball should be kept high when the batsman is out for a 
sacrifice, and a clever slow ball with a change of pace is very 
effective when you want to see the batsman send up a weak fly. 
The underhand ball with a raise I use but very little, as it has a 
tendency to lame the arm and must be curved as well as raised 
to be effective. 

"Many pitchers are effective until men get on bases, when they 
must shorten their swing. Therefore, a pitcher should have two 
distinct movements. In his preliminary swing, holding men close 
to the bases is one of the important features of the game. 

"A pitcher should throw seldom to the bases unless with a fair 
chance of getting the man. Too much throwing will affect his 
command over the ball and lose the lines he has on the man at 
the bat. 

"There is a vast difference in pitching to right and left handed 
batsmen, and I think the left hander the more annoying for a 
right hand pitcher. I work a left hand man with close curves 
about waist high, with a curve on the out corner of the plate. 
As most of the left banders are "choppers," they are ever ready 





■^*% 




FRED CLARKE 

Captain of the Pittsburg team, who was third in batting in 1903. 



Hoxv to Play Base BalU 45 

for speed, and bothered more with curves and a change of pace. 

"It is a very good plan to keep your batter in the hole, or at 
least not get where you must put every ball over the plate. 

"In the everyday run of games, it is not a bad idea to remember 
that seven other men are behind you on the field, ready to handle 
the ball if it comes their way, and with plenty of room. I be- 
lieve in putting the ball over the plate for hitting, trusting to the 
fielders, in this way saving your arm, for, after all, a pitcher 
amounts to but very little unless his pitching arm is strong. 

"Pitchers should practice getting back into position after de- 
livering the ball to the bat, for nothing looks worse than to see 
a weak grounder go bounding through the box with the pitcher 
out of form, after losing his balance. 

"I always size up my batter and, if a new man, try first to 
drive him away from the plate. If he refuses to pull away, I 
know that I have a cool, determined batsman, and the chances 
are, a good one. If I find a batter coming forward to meet the 
ball, I cut out the curves and work both high and low straight 
balls, being careful not to line one about waist high, and yet 
with a batsman anchored in one position a waist ball close in is 
a most difficult ball to meet square. 

"The preliminary swing is everything to a pitcher. By put- 
ting your shoulder and back muscles into your delivery, you 
will save the arm and be able to keep up speed. A fast straight 
ball kept high, an out curve, a change of pace and the inshoot are 
all the balls I find use for, and I would advise pitchers to get 
perfect control of those four styles before using any other var- 
iety, for, as I said before, control is everything. 

"The successful pitcher, too, is the one who can stand a bad 
deal from the umpire and not grow worried, and often lose con- 
trol of the ball. Try and keep a cool head, for a game is never 
lost until the last man is out, and endeavor to keep your oppo- 
nents' score down, with the hope that your own team may rally 
and win out after an uphill fight. / 

"I always start off the season with light work and get my arm 
into condition before taking any long chances with speed." 



Ho7v to Play Base Ball. 47 

BY '*RUBE'' WADDELL 

Knowledge of batsmen's weaknesses is one of the first things 
a pitcher ought to have. Just this knowledge keeps many old- 
timefs in the game after their pitching arms are not nearly so 
good as those of younger men. When I first began to pitch in 
the National League, or Louisville in 1897, I started a journal 
and jotted down the kind of balls which the different batters 
found most difficult. Then before I pitched I looked into this 
book and refreshed my memory concerning the men I was to 
pitch against. I do this now on new players, but I have in my 
memory the failings of the old-timers. 

When I face a batter new to me, of course I must try to find 
his weak point. I usually first shoot one in high and close, then 
one low and to the outer side of the plate. These give me a 
pretty good line on what kind of a ball he will try for and which 
one bothers him. I then go on to find the exact place where it is 
the most difficult for him to hit, and after that try to put them 
there constantly. I throw the ball fast and nearly straight to this 
weak point, putting in an occasional curve, so he will not get on 
to my tactics entirely. Of course, accuracy is necessary for this. 
• Left handed batters are usually considered less likely to hit 
a left handed pitcher. I suppose this is largely because successful 
left handed pitching is less common than right, but I think there 
is another reason. The most effective ball against a left handed 
batter is one close to him and high. To throw this a right 
handed pitcher is likely to use an out curve, which is much easier 
to throw and broader than an inshoot. Thus the batter with the 
ball coming to him has time to step back and swing. With us 
left banders our out curve is away from a left handed batter. 
Thus the left handed batter is driven away from the plate to 
escape being hit, and is in a poor position to swing with the 
ball going away from. him. I seldom try much of a curve myself 
on left banders, however, depending on a high straight ball 
close to the corner of the plate nearest the batter. 

I have often been asked why "south paws" are more erratic 
and more likely to have bad innings and bad days than right 




RUSIE 
In position for a sweeping out curve with a slow ball. 



Ho%v to Flay Base Ball. 



49 



handers. I don't know, but it is a fact as well that left banders 
do not last as long in tbe business as right handed pitchers. I 
hold to the theory, often advanced, that it is because the left arm 
is nearest the heart and the muscles of the heart are thus sub- 
jected to strain. Often after a game all the muscles in the breast 
and near my heart have been sore, although I have never felt any 
trouble with my heart itself. While left handers are more likely 
to be wild than right handers, when they are effective they usually 
hold the opposing team down to a few hits. Now, I have been 
so wild that I have had to be taken out of the box at times, and 
again it has seemed as if every ball I pitched the opposing team 
could hit, yet I hold the strike-out record of the National League 
in recent years. I made this against Chicago while playing with 
Louisville in 1899. Fourteen of Burns' men fanned in that game, 
and the papers all thought I was a great fellow. Then when you 
lose you are a "dub." That's base ball. 

I got my nickname of "Rube" in Franklin, Pa., in 1896, the 
first year I played professional ball. I had pitched a morn- 
ing game at Oil City and shut the team out 8 to o. In the after- 
noon both teams returned to Franklin for another game. The 
man intending to pitch for us got drunk, so I went in again. In 
the second inning, with the score 2 to o against us, a line ball 
hit me in the forehead and knocked me unconscious for about 
five minutes. I was sore and insisted on pitching out the game. 
We beat them 16 to 2, and they did not get another man to first 
base, while I made two home runs, two double-baggers and a 
single. That night the manager of the Oil City met me on the 
street and said : "You're a regular robber ; no one but a 'rube' 
could recover from an accident like that and finish the game. 
That fastened the nickname to me and it has stuck. 



ti 



BY BERT CUNNINGHAM 

Study to control your ball. Some of the greatest pitchers in 
the business have not as good curves as the less successful men, 
but they have what others lack, control of the ball. The man 




HERMAN LONG 
CIS are close to prevent the ball from passing through. Good form. 



How to Play Base Ball. 51 

who can put the ball just where he wants it and knows that he 
can do this is the successful pitcher, provided, of course, he has a 
reasonable amount of skill to combine with control. 

Don't make the mistake of throwing too many curves. The 
pitcher who can get along -with the least use of curves is likely 
to be successful and last longer, for the throwing of curves is 
hard on the arm. "Save your arm if you want to stay in the 
business" is a good motto. 

Study the batter. Without knowing him you are at sea and 
must try him out to learn his weak points. To be successful in 
fast company a pitcher must learn to field his position and he 
must learn to bat. Many times a pitcher, when his infield is in 
the air can save his own game by fielding. A good fielding pitcher 
has less to contend with than one who cannot field, inasmuch as 
bunting will not be attempted against him. Practice the fielding 
of bunts continuously. 

In pitching, the out curve is usually the most successful, even 
though considered old fashioned by some. The out curve is 
produced usually by grasping the ball with the first two fingers 
and the thumb, with the back of the hand turned downward. The 
fingers are pressed firmly against the ball, which is gripped tight. 
The out curve may be either slow or fast, and many pitchers who 
depend almost entirely upon change of pace to win use the slow 
and fast out curve as their chief stock in trade. 

The slow curve is pitched with a full arm swing, gripping the 
ball tightly with the fingers the moment it leaves the hand. The 
fast curve is pitched usually by jerking the arm at the moment of 
releasing hold on the ball. This curve was used most success- 
fully by Hughes, Corbett and pitchers of that class, many of 
whom ruined their arms by pitching it because of the strain of 
the jerk. Amos Rusicused this same ball without injuring his 
arm. He had a little short arm motion that avoided the jerk. 

The ball for the drop curve is held in identically the same posi- 
tion, except that the back of the hand is held directly down, the 
arm being brought straight over the shoulder at the moment of 
delivering the ball. 




JIMMY COLLINS 

Making a long throw from back of third base to first. Starting 

the ball high to jnake it carry. 



Ho7u to Play Base Ball. 53 

The in curve is pitched with a side arm motion, the ball being 
released over the tips of the first two fingers, the arm being 
swept around with a lateral motion. Some pitchers pitch an in 
curve grasping the ball with all four fingers and permitting it to 
slip over the tips. Garvin has a peculiar variation, turning his 
hand almost completely over and letting the ball slip between his 
fingers, they being long enough to permit it. 

The raise ball, which usually does not raise, but maintains its 
height instead of dropping, is pitched directly off the tips of 
the fingers with the hand held palm downward. As a matter 
of fact, the ball is held almost exactly alike in each case, the 
curve being decided by the sweep of the arm, a jerk of the wrist, 
and so on. 

In these days, when everybody has the art of curving balls, 
the successful pitchers depend to a great extent on a change of 
pace. The alternating of slow and fast balls, with a few curves 
between, does more to throw batters off their guard and off their 
balance than any curve. The object of most successful pitchers is 
to make the batter hit a ball he does not want to hit. 

The slow ball is pitched by gripping the ball well back in the 
hand and giving it an extra lingering grip as it leaves the hand. 
This causes the ball to rotate rapidly, and the friction of the air 
against the ball impedes its flight. It is pitched with the same 
motion as is a fast ball, and the batter, being ready for a fast 
ball, is off his balance and usually hits a pop-up fly. 

To sum up, what is needed to make a successful pitcher is 
brains, coolness, knowledge of human nature and some ability as 
a mechanical pitcher. Remember when you are feeling nervous 
that the batter is probably yet more nervous. 



ti 



MATTHEWSON^S MOTION 

Matthewson, as he delivers the ball to the batter, moves his 
right arm slowly upward, stretching it at full length above his 
head, and at the same time bending backward from the hips. As 



■ftp? 



fT- 




KENNEDY 



"Ti?f,j^/si^jra"/'-.-kT„^-u\-i-f=5S7s"/e!'"' 



Hoxv to Play Base Ball. 55 

he gets his arm into the proper position to send the ball to the 
plate he throws his body forward with it, and while there is 
necessarily a little snap to rid the hand of the ball, the arm 
motion is -so much embodied in the body motion that it is a 
great saving in muscular exertion to the arm, and for that rea- 
son Matthewson should not lose his effectiveness within at least 
two years of the ordinary time it takes a pitcher to pass through 
all stages of his career in the national game. 

There are pitchers who use a modified body swing which aids 
them to some extent, but they have not acquired the ability to let 
body and arm work in unison when the ball leaves the hand. 
Try it some time and see how difficult it is to get the poise just 
right, control the ball perfectly and throw all the speed into the 
effort that you desire. 

Some right hand and some left hand pitchers go so far in the 
body movement that they throw all their weight on one foot and 
whirl almost half around before they permit the ball to leave 
their hand. Occasionally Matthewson does it, but as a rule not. 
He has in mind where the ball is going. Of course he may 
make a wild pitch or he may hit a batter. Nothing but a machine 
could invariably send the ball to an accurate mark, but it is safe 
to say that he knows approximately the height at which the 
ball will cross the plate and how close to the plate it will come. 
Nothing more is needed to confirm this than the fact that he so 
seldom sends a man to first base with a present. 

ON CURVE PITCHING 

Cy Young says: "The out curve is the first thing to interest 
a young ball player. To get it, hold the ball tightly between tha 
two first fingers and thumb, swing the arm well out, and with a 
quick snap of the wrist, with the palm of the hand turned down, 
it will be but a short time until you have the curve. Be sure and 
first practice by sending the ball against the wind, as the re- 
sistance will help you to make the ball curve." 




LAJOIE. 

Trapping a ball well in front to kill the bound while on his toes. 

Good form. 



How to Play Base Ball. 57 

James J. Callahan says : "I get the out curve by holding the 
ball tightly between the two first fingers and thumb, and by a 
sweeping side arm delivery, and a snap of the wrist, like when 
snapping a whip, letting the ball slide over the top of the index 
finger/' 

Frank Donahue says : "To get the out curve, hold the ball 
tightly between the two first fingers and thumb, and swing the 
arm well out, snapping the wrist to make the ball spin as much 
as possible while turning the palm down." 

Vic Willis says: "The drop ball is the most trying one on the 
arm. I hold the ball between the two first fingers and thumb, 
and start the ball from as high a position as I can get, letting the 
ball slip off the index finger, while turning the palm of ^he hand 
down. By a double motion or snap of the elbow and wrist, I get 
the combination of drop and curve together." 

William Dineen says : "The drop out curve I find the most 
effective ball against right handed batsmen ; I hold the ball the 
same for every ball I pitch, but allow the drop ball to leave from, 
the top of the second finger after bringing the hand down from 
the highest position I can get in a long swing and, by an extra 
move to effect the curve, get the drop curve, which I think is the 
most trying ball a pitcher can deliver. The drop, itself, is not so 
difficult, but the combination of drop curve requires a long reach 
and the gift of being competent to work all the curves and 
shoots." 

Cy Young says : "The jump ball can be produced only by great 
speed. The ball is thrown with a full arm swing right from the 
shoulder, and out from under the fingers, which are straightened 
out as the ball leaves for the bat. The idea is to get a jump on 
the ball just as it comes to the plate, nearly shoulder high." 

Charley Nichols says: "It takes great speed to get a jump on 
a ball. It must be thrown perfectly straight with an overhand 
swing, allowing the ball to slip out from under the fingers as if 




TENNEY 
Saving a wild throw by a fine jump and one-hand catch. Note the 
pocket in the mitt. ■; 



How to 1 lay Base Ball. 59 

they were greased, I have found the real jump ball the most effec- 
tive against both right and left handed batsmen." 

The raise ball is purely a curve and first introduced by Robert 
Mathews over 30 years ago. Rhines and McGinnity later on did 
phenomenal work with a natural raise. The raise ball is pro- 
duced," says Rhines, "by snapping the wrist as in a curve, keep- 
ing the arm close to the side, stepping well in and turning the 
palm of the hand up." 

"The inshoot is the ordinary straight ball thrown with speed," 
says Jimmie Callahan, "allowing the ball to go from under the 
fingers, as in a jump ball, with plenty of speed." 

The late Charles Radbourn said : "I get the inshoot by hold- 
ing the ball in the palm of the hand and letting it go over the 
first finger, while keeping the elbow close to the side, and a turn 
ing up the palm of the hand." 

Some pitchers will put their fingers across the seam of the ball 
while others are particular to rub a place smooth for the fingers 
on the widest spot between the seams. 

All pitchers should wear a glove, as it helps to hide the ball 
from the batter and protects the hands from hard drives from 
the bat as well as reckless throwing from the catcher. 

"I find it an excellent thing," says Cy Young, "for a pitcher to 
get out every day in uniform, and take a little exercise. It helps 
his wind and keeps him in condition for better work in the box." 




JENNINGS 

With hands outstretched as a target for the fielders when throwing to 

first base. A great help to poor throwers. 



How to Flay Base Ball. 6i 



HOW ro Become a Good catcher 



BY EDDIE PHELPS 

To be a successful catcher requires, in my opinion, greater 
ability than any other position on the base ball field. The catcher 
must be able to do the work of an infielder in handling bunts, 
of an outfielder in getting foul flies, and of a baseman in guard- 
ing the home plate. He must have as good a theoretic knowl- 
edge of pitching as the pitcher himself, and unless he works in 
absolute harmony with the latter, the best efforts of both are 
bound to result in failure- The catcher must combine with a 
wide range of fielding ability the same qualifications of thinking 
and acting quickly that are essential in other positions, and these 
and the other things mentioned are all in addition to the mere 
catching of the pitched balls which pass the batter, and an oc- 
casional throw to catch a base runner. 

There is no particular physique specially adapted to catching. 
Successful work in every way behind the bat has been done by 
men of all heights and weights, but excessive weight naturally 
handicaps activity. The old idea that the backstop 'must be a 
mountain of flesh in order to take speedy deliveries without 
being carried off his feet was exploded long ago. He must have 
good general health, however, and a body strong enough to 
stand the severe shocks and hard knocks that go with the posi- 
tion. I have heard of ball players who cared nothing for the 
game, but the money it brought them. I think none of them was 
a catcher. By mid-season the catcher who is doing his share 
of work has the trademarks of a good many balls imprinted on 
his body and limbs from foul tips, besides the regular allotment 
of painfully damaged fingers. His skin, as a whole, might pass 
for a sample of the various shades of red, purple, black and blue, 
and each spot is as sore as a boil. Yet he is in the game day 
after day, but it is only through love of the sport and because his 
heart is in his work. 



How to Play Base Ball. 5 3 

One of the catcher's prime necessities is the ability to throw 
well. This ability must be natural, like those ot thinking and 
acting quickly, and cannot be taught by anybody. Anson once 
said he could make a ball player of any man who could throw, 
but that the man who lacked that qualification would better stay 
out of the game. I think this applies specially to the catcher, 
though up to date managers have no use for "glass arm" men in 
any position. The catcher must be able to throw swiftly and 
accurately without waiting to steady himself after receiving the 
ball, with arms extended or body inclined. One of the things 
he should know is to place himself in position to throw before 
receiving the ball, but this cannot always be done- A wild pitch 
or an extra wide throw draws him out of position, and he must 
then use his agility to make up for the disadvantage. He cannot 
spare the time for a swing of the arm, but must snap the ball 
to the point it should go. This snap catches more base-runners 
in a season than the round arm swings. 

The catcher should cultivate an easy reception of the ball, and 
not "fight" it, as the saying is. Until he can do this he is not 
likely to be of much real help to his pitcher or to be able to do 
his part in the execution of plays which depend on quickness 
for success. Many a play is unsuccessful only because somebody 
took too much time in doing his part. 

The man behind the bat should make as thorough a study of 
opposing batsmen as the pitcher. He must know their w^eak 
points and judge from their position and attitude what ball is 
most likely to be successful against them. Frequently the lines 
of the batters' boxes and the foul lines close to the plate become 
obliterated, making it hard for the pitcher to see clearly how 
the batter is standing. Practically everything depends on the 
catcher at such times, and any failure to be watchful and careful 
almost invariably results in disaster. A pitcher's ineffectiveness 
is often the fault of his catcher and every pitcher's success is 
increased by the support of a good heady man behind the bat. 
It is for this reason that an experiep'^^d catcher is practically 
always put in with a young pitcher. 



How to Play Base Ball. 65 

Young pitchers usually are over-anxious, with the result that 
nearly everything goes wrong at first. The catcher must see that 
he takes his time. Hurried pitching is the surest sign of the 
pitcher being flurried, and the only way to mend matters in such 
cases is to stop the trouble at the outset by making the boxman 
slow down until he has time to collect his faculties between each 
delivery. If the young pitcher is nervous, the catcher must en- 
courage him. Many of the star pitchers of to-day owe their 
success to the fact that at the begininng of their career in fast 
company a heady catcher jollied them into believing they were as 
good as the next, and in that way gave them a confidence in 
them.selves that they would not otherwise have possessed. To 
steady a wild pitcher a catcher must be acquainted with his de- 
livery and be able to make suggestions which will help him and 
which can come only from a thorough knowledge of the man. 
The slowing-up process and encouragement are useful here, but 
a word of advice, which only the catcher can give, is frequently 
necessary. 

A point on which the present style of play requires the catcher 
to be strong is the blocking of base-runners at the plate. This is 
recognized as a part of good playing, but it must be done in such 
a way that neither the catcher nor the base-runner will be injured. 
The man who slides directly to the base, whether head or feet 
foremost, is the easier to block, because you only have to put yowc 
foot between him and the plate. If he comes feet first, the 
catcher's position is a dangerous one on account of the sharp 
spikes or plates which all players wear, but he must keep his eyes 
open and take chances. The man who slides sideways, or 
touches the plate from the side is hard to block and hard to 
touch. But he can be blocked off and caught in a pinch, and 
that is one of the things which the catcher must perfect himself 
in. 

The catching of foul flies is one of the surest tests of a 
catcher's quickness, both physical and mental. To be successful 
in this respect he must get from behind the bat the instant the 
ball is hit. This enables him to locate it more quickly and con-- 




CY YOUNG 

Half way through his preliminary swing before delivering the ball to 
the bat, this time for a raise lall. 



How to Play Base Ball. 6y 

sequently to get under it and steady himself for the catch, or, 
sometimes, to get balls that the slow man could not possibly get. 

One of the prettiest plays in the game is that of catching the 
base-runner, either napping or trying to steal. Every faculty 
comes into play in base watching, and success depends as much 
on shrewdness as on general playing ability, in taking advantage 
of an opponent's ambition to get around the bases. When a 
play in which two or more men are to figure, such as the double 
steal, or the hit-and-run, is to be tried by your opponents, you 
can sometimes intercept a sign or tell from the attitudes and ac- 
tions of the men to take part what their intentions are. But 
sometimes there is no hint of what is coming off. In that case 
the catcher must be on his guard to avoid a surprise, for sur- 
prises and unexpected plays are the order of the day in base ball. 
A pitcher who makes the runners hug the bases is a great help 
to the catcher, and often makes Dossible a sharp play by the 
latter. With such a pitcher the runner takes no liberties until 
the ball is delivered, when, in his eagerness to take advantage 
of anything that may occur, he ventures away from the base. 

A quick snap of the ball by the catcher often catches even the 
best of base-runners before they can get back to base. The 
pitcher's ability to hold base-runners close to the bases also 
helps the catcher greatly if they try to steal. In my opinion, 
miny catchers, as well as pitchers, often spoil chances of cutting 
off base-runners by feinting and showing too plainly what their 
attention is directed upon. I prefer to let it appear that I am 
paying no attention to the man I am watching. Of course, he 
knows better, but even at that my apparent indifference may 
cause him to become a trifle careless for an instant. Then, a 
sudden snap of the ball, and it is an even chance that the man 
is out. 

The catcher should at all times help the infielders in every pos- 
sible way, either by backing up throws or by calling fly balls in 
order to prevent collisions. His knowledge of pitching should 
enable him to be handy with the bat and his general usefulness 
should be limited only by his opportunities. 




m^ 



RUSIE. 
Position just after throwing a fast ball to the batter. 



How to Play Base Ball. 69 

BY WILLIAM SULLIVAN 

Parrying the question as to what is the first attribute of a good 
catcher, I would say that he must first be able to catch and throw. 
But that is only the mechanical basis for work in a position 
which many spectators think is largely a mechanical one, a sine- 
cure because of the chest protector, mask and large padded mitt. 
Yet more signs and signals are used or are understood by the 
catcher on a baseball team than by all the other members of the 
team combined. 

This statement is true, not because the position is more scien- 
tific, but because it is essential that the intended moves of the 
pitcher or the intended throws to bases be kept a secret from 
the opposition as far as possible. Every throw of the pitcher 
to the batsman is prefaced by a signal from the catcher telling 
what kind of a ball to send, except in a few cases where the 
pitchers give their own signals. Every throw to the bases in an 
attempt to catch the runner napping is called for by a sign from 
the baseman to the catcher. Only when a runner tries to steal 
is no sign given, and then all are watching the play and know 
what is expected. 

Thus the catcher has to watch the pitcher and the basemen in 
addition to the purely mechanical work of his position. This 
is to say nothing of the value of old and experienced men in 
steadying young pitchers and in indicating to them what balls 
to try on batsmen with whose weaknesses they are familiar. 
Headwork and coolness count as much behind the bat as any- 
where except in the pitcher's box. 

My method of steadying a pitcher is to first try to slow him 
up and let him get his bearings again. Walk down with the ball 
and hand it to him, say something encouraging or offer advice 
if he seems to need any. Stop to fasten your chest protector, 
adjust your mask, or tie your shoe, anything to gain time if the 
situation is critical and the pitcher's wildness only temporary. 
If the pitcher, however, shows a continued tendency to throw 
the ball a little wide of the plate move to the other side, and in 



How to Play Base Ball. 'ji 

aiming for you he will send the ball over the pan. Often these 
things will help out not a little. 

In signaling- with my pitchers I usually give the signals, al- 
though often the pitcher with two strikes on the batsman will 
want to try a certain ball or has an idea on the subject. But 
after working several games with the same pitcher you know 
pretty well what he prefers to offer, and there is seldom a change 
of signals. With Griffith I never use signals at all, except when 
men are on bases. He does not use extreme speed and has such 
excellent control it is easy to catch him. On the third strike I 
like to know where the ball is coming to avoid a passed ball, 
and of course with men on bases I must know, so as to be 
ready for a throw on an attempted steal. 

It is when men are on bases that the pitcher and catcher 
are put to the severest strain. The pitcher is offering the very 
best ball in his category, and the catcher is at high tension to 
prevent stolen bases. Often a pitcher with a slow delivery will 
handicap his catcher into wild throws, but on the White Stock- 
ings none of the pitchers are bad in that respect. With men on 
bases you must set yourself for a throw on every ball pitched, 
for the base runner may attempt a steal at any time. 

If the runner is on first and likely to steal second, or the 
shortstop or second basemen signal for a throw to the middle 
bag to catch a runner napping, instinctively you pull back the 
right foot as the ball is on its way. Thus you are poised for the 
throw, and the ball strikes your mitt and is away again without 
any loss of time. If the throw is to third the left foot comes 
back so you can throw past the batsman. Few people have any 
idea how a clever batsman can hamper a catcher who is forced 
to get his throws away with a quick snap. I formerly played 
shortstop and can throw much better from second to the plate 
than from the plate to second. 

Many spectators wonder why, with men on bases, the pitcher 
does not put the first ball over the plate and trust to luck in forc- 
ing the man out at second. Often this is due to the catcher. 
Sometimes when I am sure of my pitcher, and know he has con- 




" KITSON 

Just before the preliminary move, gaining speed as he unwinds for the 

final drive to the plate. 



How to Play Base Ball. 73 

trol, I signal him to waste the first two balls in an attempt to 
coax the man on first base to try to steal second. Then with the 
ball coming where the batsman cannot well hit it, I am ready 
for the throw. Signals from the basemen to the catcher for 
throws to the bag do not catch a runner very often, but they are 
worth trying, and moreover hold the runner closer to the bag 
and are invaluable for that reason, because a fraction of a second 
often determines the difference between a put-out and safety 
to the runner. The catcher and basemen must work together 
and a catcher will not throw without a signal. 

The pitcher usually determines for himself when to throw the 
ball to base to catch a runner, and when to deliver it to the plate. 
Some catchers signal on these occasions, but 1 have tried it and 
found that it is likely to cause confusion. So many different 
players are concerned that one may be off balance or out of his 
position when the ball is delivered or hit in his direction. 

Manager Frank Selee was accustomed to call his players 
together to discuss any such play or if a new one is presented 
he calls for the opinions of his men as to how the play should 
be met. Thus there is an exchange of ideas, and without sig- 
nals they know just what each man is expected to do if such 
a condition arises again. I think it a good idea. Such knowledge 
is almost as valuable to a catcher as to the other players, for 
there is no telling when he will be brought into the play by some 
one's dash for the plate. 

There is much to be said in throwing to bases. Of course the 
throws should be low to enable the baseman to tag the runner 
without changing his position, but the catcher throws in such a 
hurry that he is satisfied to get the ball to the baseman any old 
way, so it is on time. Naturally his speed in throwing it and the 
manner in which it goes to the baseman determine the difference 
between a good and a poor catcher. But all these latter considera- 
tions revert to the original proposition that a catcher must be 
able to catch and throw. Then comes the science of the game 




MATTHEWSON 

Showing the position as the ball leaves his hand for a fast high ball and 
a drop. Good form. 



How to Play Base Ball. 75 

BY M. J. KITTRIDGE 

A player behind the bat must keep his whole mind on his 
work and set a good example for the other players. 

More men are injured by trying to save themselves than when 
they go close under the bat, and are quick to be first in every 
mixup, especially where the base-runners are coming into the 
home plate. 

By working with signs, and always knowing what kind of a 
ball to look for, it must be a very wide ball that a catcher cannot 
at least block. Since the catchers have done all their work close 
up, the pitchers have grown more accurate, until now you sel- 
dom see a passed ball in a game. 

With men on bases a pitcher should always work with his 
catcher, especially at first, as throwing has grown to be a 
long suit with the best catchers of the present time, and 
then, too, the catchers must practice throwing from different po- 
sitions, as it is out of the question to always be set in a position 
to make a good throw. I think it is fully as difficult to throw 
to first and third as to second base, as you cannot always get a 
good free arm swing before letting the ball go. Plenty of 
practice before the games is necessary, as you become accustomed 
to the player covering the position, which is always sure to 
make throwing more accurate. 

A catcher should be careful of his throwing arm and start off 
in the spring by a very Httle work in that line each day until the 
arm becomes strong. Plenty of work by the back muscles should 
be the rule by the catchers, who have hard throwing to do, and 
yet one of the most essential things in the game is returning the 
ball to the pitcher in a way that he can take it without leaving 
his position or taking a chance of injuring a finger. 

I do not believe in too many signs. I give my signs to the 
pitcher with my fingers while in a squatting position to prevent 
the other side from calling the turn, otherwise the infielders 
might discover the tip and be prepared, thus giving them a 
chance to cover a great deal more ground than if they were 
simply guessing as to what kind of a ball the batsman was' 
to get. 





McGINNITY, 

Who does all of his pitching from one position and depends on an all 
round assortment of curves, with a phenomenal raise ball. 



How to Play Base Ball. y) 

When a pitcher is wild it is a good idea to hold your hands 
over the plate for a target. This is also often done to deceive 
the batsman, but is a great help to the pitchers. 

When taking the ball for a throw, take one step back, if 
possible, and with a continuous swing and the weight on your 
left foot (when throwing right handed) get the ball away as 
quick as possible to second base. To the other bases it is not 
necessary to put so much thought into your work, as throwing 
to those corners is more of the snap order. 

There are a few who can throw without getting into position, 
and while it makes a pretty exhibition it is bad practice for the 
arm and side, and likely to put most players out of business. The 
overhand throw has been the winner since the days of Charley 
Bennett and William Ewing. 

Unnecessary throwing to bases should be avoided. 

On foul flies the catcher should turn fully around while pull- 
ing off the mask and start looking for the ball. If the ball proves 
to be one over the plate it is much better to come in for the 
catch, than stand directly under the descending sphere. 

Every batsman has some weakness and by a careful study the 
catcher should be a great help to the pitcher who has control. 
After a dozen years behind the bat, with all kinds of pitchers 
and always doing the bulk of the catching, I feel as able to-day 
as ever, to do first-class work. In fact, I fully enjoy catching 
behind a heady pitcher with a clever ball team in front of me, 
and the hotter they come the better I like it. 




RUSIE. 

A restful position while waiting to take or give the signal. Good form. 



How to Play Base Ball. 79 



HOW to Play First Base 



BY HUGH JENNINGS 

First base is one of the most difficult positions on a ball field 
to play properly. Catching a thrown ball while keeping one foot 
on the base is but the preliminary work to what is called for at 
the first corner. 

A first baseman must have natural talent for taking all kind 
of pickups. He should be a sure catch with either hand, gloved 
or ungloved. He must not be afraid of a runner coming into 
the bag, and should be able to judge a high throw after a jump 
as well as a line one into the big mitt. I go out and meet the 
throw, as it often gives an out where the man would otherwise 
be safe. Then, too, I think it encourages the player throwing 
the ball. 

With a base-runner at first I play in the inside of the base, 
and when looking for a bunt or sacrifice move in with the pitch. 
With men at first and second I play well back of the base for a 
fast ground hit but keep in touch with the catcher, who can often 
see a man taking long chances away from the base. Throws 
from the catcher must be tipped out ahead and the play made 
very fast, the baseman taking the ball on the run and blocking 
off the runner. 

I believe in giving the runner a clean path to get back to the 
base, but am not particular about playing the ball easy on the man. 
As everything must be done quickly, basemen are likely to be 
considered rough. 

It requires a heap of practice to take the ball on the swing 
and put it on the runner. I do not believe in the pitcher throw- 
ing continually to first, as he is more apt to get his man by 
picking the time and doing his work well. 

When scores are close a first baseman must often take long 
chances, and with a clever man in the box clever plays are 




DINNEEN 

Throwing his famous drop out-curve to the bat. On his toes as the ball 

leaves his fingers. 



How to Play Base BalL 8i 

pulled off. Heading men off at second and third on clever bunts 
is impossible, but when the balls are hit lightly or at times 
freely che first baseman can take the ball on the move-in and 
by accurate throwing get his man at second. 

After taking a throw the baseman should get into throwing 
position at once, as a second lost may give a clever base-runner 
a big lead for another base where the score is close and the 
player taking desperate chances. 

The first baseman should go for every fly ball within reach 
to the left of the second baseman's territory, especially the balls 
going up between the pitcher and himself. 

Keeping the foot against the base and judging to a nicety how 
far you can reach requires long practice. A player should never 
make the mistake of remaining on the base on a throw too wide 
to handle; rather take a chance and go after the ball and find 
the base later. The runner coming for the base will often 
decide what chances you are to take. 

When balls are thrown low try and block the ball at least. 
For this reason it is well to practice making your long break 
pickups well in front, so that you may block the ball, even if you 
fail to get it into your hands. 

A first baseman should be a good fielder of ground balls, and 
with the bases clear should depend on the pitcher covering the 
base on every ball hit to his left. 

I play well back of the line and go for every grounder that 
goes to my left, as well as those to my right, when I think they 
are out of the second baseman's reach. With a ground-covering 
second baseman it's a sharp drive that can get through when the 
first baseman plays well back and capable of making all his plays 
on the run. It is well to toss the ball to the base well ahead of 
the pitcher, so that he can take it crossing the base. A ball 
tossed is much easier to handle than a ball thrown. 

A baseman should have absolute confidence in the pitcher 
covering the base, even when the ball is hit slowly out of his 
reach. The play at all times is for the first baseman to get the 
ground balls, depending on the pitcher to cover the base. 




WILLIS, 

The greatest drop-ball pitcher of the age, in position when the ball leave 

his hand. Very hard on the arm, as well as requiring 

a tall man to be effective. 



How to Play Base Ball. 8.^ 



How to Ploy Second \mt 



BY NAPOLEON LAJOIE 

Unless able to cover a lot of ground and take balls on either 
side, under full headway, a player should never try to become a 
second baseman. 

Men with long arms make the best second basemen, as they 
are often able to make stops without slacking their speed and toss 
the ball to a base for an out. 

I play a deep field and change my distance from the base 
according to the style of pitching I am backing up. If a weak 
fielding pitcher, who will allow medium hit balls to go through 
the box, I play closer to second. Then again you must size up 
the man at the bat and know the style of ball the pitcher is to 
feed him. It is always best to go in and meet the ball and 
smother it if you find it coming with a shoot. I never make up 
my mind how to take the ball until it is very close, for it may 
take a jump if you set yourself for the regulation bound. 

It pays to keep on your feet, although at times the spectators 
have an idea that the man rolling about in the dust is doing the 
most effective work. 

I always have a perfect understanding with the shortstop and 
catcher, as to who will cover the base, and play a bit closer when 
out for a double play. It is not a bad idea to take your cue from 
the second baseman after he sends you a ball for a force-out. 
If there is no chance for a double you should hold the ball 
A tip to let the ball go will help, as you feel there is a good 
chance to get the man. In turning to throw, step in front of 
the base and throw regardless of the man coming down, as he 
will generally look out for himself, and is not anxious to get 
hit with the ball. 

A second baseman should go for short flies, and depend on 
the outfielders for the coaching, as they are in a better position 
to judge the ball. 



p^ 



V' 



mm^ 







■y^:: 



: -.^JS^ 



LAJOIE. 

The greatest batsman of the age. Stands in a position to go after any 
ball sent over the plate. Holds the bat well up the handle. His own style. 



How to Play Base Ball. ^5 

The second baseman should go in for the short throw with 
the catcher sending the ball down for a man and a runner at 
third. This play requires practice and a good throwing catcher. 
When running down a man between bases go after him on the 
jump, and get him under full headway before throwing the ball. 

I instinctively start for the second base as soon as I see the 
ball is hit to the right of me. It pays to be at the bag in time to 
help the throw from short or third, for a fraction of a second 
will lose a double play, and nothing is more effective than a fast 
double play on a ground hit. When taking throws from the 
catcher to get a base-runner coming from first, stand to the left 
of the base, if the throw will allow, as nine out of ten runners 
will try to go back of the base. Fall back with the ball, as the 
runners often do phenomenal stunts in getting away from being 
touched. 

Underhand throwing is very essential, as you have many short 
throws to make and no time to straighten up for a full swing. 

Second base gives a player an opportunity to show up bettei 
than any other position, as it is truly styled "the key to the 
infield," and I believe a player will last longer in the game in 
this position than any other, if he is a natural and not a made 
ball player. 

All the fine team plays of the game are made by first signaling. 
With a man at third and second, the latter will usually take big 
ground, especially when his run would win a game. A throw 
from the catcher would generally be a cue for a clever base- 
runner to go on to third, but in this case he is blocked off by 
another runner, so that his chances are all in returning to the 
base. I see the opportunity and tip the catcher to throw the 
next ball straight to the bag and as soon as the ball is sent in by 
the pitcher I am on my way to the base to head off the runner. 
Finding that he is cut off the runner will start for third base 
and I have no trouble in getting the man nearest home. The 
pitcher must be in on the play, and keep the ball wide of the 
batsman. 




JAMES COLLINS. 
Natural position at the bat, ready for any kind of a pitched ball : firmly 
set on the right foot. Perfect form. 



How to Play Base Ball. 87 

BY WILLIAM GLEASON 

While I consider second base a very easy position to play, 
compared to third base, yet I believe more depends on the sec- 
ond baseman than any other position. A man must be particu- 
larly strong on his right side to play this position and be an 
accurate thrower from any position, as the ball must be returned 
to first and home from some very awkward angles when double 
plays are called for. 

A fielder should always go in to meet the ball and smother 
the bound, when it might take an ugly hop, if the long chance 
were taken. Then, too, the runner must be sized up and the 
ball played accordingly. A fast runner will often hurry you on 
a perfect bound, so that you must play the runner as well as 
the ball. 

I believe in keeping in front of the ball and in putting two 
hands where it is possible. While on a run to the right I pick 
up the ball with my left hand and throw while on the run, this 
takes a lot of practice, as the ball is likely to curve and go wide 
of the mark. All infielders should practice backhand throwing, 
as it oftens saves time and gets the ball ahead of the runner. 
Underhand throwing is absolutely necessary, especially when 
sending the ball to the plate on the return of the ball from the 
catcher on a double steal. If the ball is thrown low, it would 
be useless to try for the man at the plate after straightening up, 
so the idea is to return the ball underhanded on the run. This, 
too, requires a heap of practice. 

In making a double play to first I take my cue from the man 
who sends me the ball and when getting my sign I turn and 
let her go without any regard of the man coming down; let 
him take care of himself. 

Take the ball in front of the base and step into the diamond 
as you throw to first for the double. Never throw the ball 
without some chance to get your man unless in extreme cases. 

I protect myself from the runners by turning my hip in their 
direction well braced. A collision under these circumstances 
gives the runner the worst of it and he is not likely to repeat. 




LAJOIE. 

His feet are set firmly on the ground before throwing, and he 
keeps the ball high, with an overhand motion. 



How to Play Base Ball. 8g 

I never injured a ball player intentionally. It does not pay, as 
the profession is one that a man can remain in for a long time 
if he avoids being injured and takes care of himself. 

I catch a thrown ball when possible about shoulder high, as 
this gives you a good position to throw from and there is 
nothing of more advantage than alM^ays being in position to 
play ball. 

I have seen some pretty plays made by scooping the ball and 
tossing it back to the shortstop covering second for a force-out. 
This was where there was no chance to stop the ball and throw. 
It was much the same as playing the ball with a tennis racket, 
being sure to get a good aim for the man waiting on the base. 
This play has been nearly perfected by Tom Daly and Ritchey 
of the Pittsburg club. 

I trap a ball very close to a perpendicular position, if anything 
with the heel of my hand slanting toward the field, in this 
way preventing the ball from rolling up my arms. 

To field ground balls one should practice as faithfully as a 
billiard player while perfecting masse shots. As the ball must 
be played clean at all times, whether on the run or standing 
still, the short pickup is everything to a second baseman, and 
unless the position comes natural I would advise a player to 
try some other position. 

Never try for long distance throwing or send the ball into 
the air, as it puts your throwing arm in danger and the chances 
for a good salary less. 



JENNINGS 

Ready to hit while the man on the base runs. Takes the bat up to make 

sure of meeting the ball squarely. Good form. 



Hcnu to Play Base Ball . gi 



HOW to Play Third Base 



BY JAMES COLLINS 

First of all a third baseman must be a good thrower. Next 
he must have the knack of taking a ball between bounds, and 
thirdly he must be ever on the alert and fearless, for no man has 
the hot shot to handle as the third baseman. 

A clever batsman that can bunt and hit out will keep you 
guessing at third base. I play quite deep for all and come in 
with the pitch, if I see any signs of bunting, unless I have been 
tipped off by the catcher to keep back for a hard drive. 

I always cross in front of the shortstop for the slow grounders 
as I can get to them first, I usually take a wide ball with one 
hand, as it gives a better chance to get into position to throw. 

A player should have his mind made up before the ball is 
pitched as to which base he will throw. In fact, a player should 
never take his mind off the game. 

Slow grounders to my right I take up with one hand and 
throw to first without getting into position, as deliberate work 
will lose the man. 

Trapping a ball is the most scientific department of base ball, 
and no player has more difficult work in this line than the third 
baseman, A very slow runner will sometimes allow you to 
play an ugly grounder on a long bound, taking chances that it 
jumps and gets by. The best way to play all kinds of ground 
balls is to be on the move and trap them just as the ball is about 
to come from the ground, being well over the ball, with the side 
of the hands close together in such a position that the ball will 
have no chance to come up and can be scooped, when not held, 
the first time. 

I believe in giving the runner a fair show to reach third and 
never block a player off, unless I have the ball. I never force 
a runner outside his proper latitude, as there is great danger of 



92 How to Play Base Ball. 

injuring a base-runner making close connections for home. I 
think a player will last longer and be of more value to his club 
who plays the game without an idea of putting his fellow player 
out of business. This has been my rule and I have yet to find a 
player attempting to do me an injury. A player's reputation 
counts, and a player injured is an expensive adjunct to a ball 
team. 

Base-runners come into third feet first, head first and throwing 
twisters, as it is usually a close call and players seldom attempt 
to steal third unless runs are scarce and desperate chances are 
called for. Mindful of this a baseman is often apt to drop a finely 
thrown ball. I should say, first, be sure of the ball and be care- 
ful to hold it after colliding with the runner. 

With a chance for. a force-out at second the ball should be 
thrown for the bag at a medium pace, trusting the second base- 
man to get there. When trying for a double play with a fast 
man at the bat is is well to put extra steam on the throw to 
second. 

1 want to know the kind of ball the pitcher is about to deliver ; 
that is, whether a curve or a straight ball, as it improves one's 
ground covering at least twenty-five per cent. 

Third baseman should be about as careful as the pitchers in 
starting out in the spring, for a lame arm is a hard thing to 
get rid of and without the arm in the pink of condition a third 
baseman will carry a big handicap. 



BY LAVE CROSS 

A third baseman should love to face the hottest kind of 
drives from the bat, for unless a player has the knack as well as 
nerve he should never locate at the third corner of the diamond. 

I always play my man coming in for the weak hitters and 
playing deep for the drivers with an eye to the hunters, as you 
must be on the move to gather up a slow bunt, and get it to 
first in time. I play the balls to my left with one hand, practi- 
cally gathering up the ball while on the run changing it to my 



How to Play Base Ball. 93 

right hand, and by continual practice I have found the way to 
get the ball to first while on the move. 

A fast drive gives you the time to pick up the ball— should 
you only partially stop it — while one must be quick going after 
a fumble, yet it pays to be sure, for it's quite hard to keep 
your eye on the runner and on the ball you are trying to pick up 
at the same time. 

A third baseman should continually practice throwing across 
the diamond to first base from every possible position. I place 
a good deal of confidence in my left hand mitt, and when making 
dead sure of a bound, often smother the ball. The best way, 
however, is to get the ball on the short pick-up, unless where 
you have a slow man going to first and the ground is good, so 
that you can depend on bounds. 

I handle bunts with one hand, nine times out of ten. You 
must pick up the ball on the dead run, and can reach the ground 
with one hand where you could not use two without losing 
valuable time. 

In touching a man at third one should drop back with the 
ball and swing low and at full length, for the runner may take 
a wide slide and get away, even when you have plenty of time. 
Don't be afraid to touch your man, as base ball is not a dude's 
game. 

With a man at first and looking for a force-out, I size up 
the speed of the runner and let the ball go to second without 
hesitation, leaving it to the second baseman or shortstop to 
cover the base. 

With men at second and first I depend on the shortstop to 
cover third, when I go in for a bunt or slow ball, and by a little 
life one can often get a slow runner coming over from second 
on a force-out, as the runner is seldom looking for a play of 
this kind. 

When you get a man betv^^een bases keep him on a run and 
throw the ball to the nearest man, as runners are often lost 
when the ball is thrown to the fielder nearest the base. This 
play should be practiced until every man knows what part to 



Hozu to Play Base Ball. 

take in the mixtip, for there is nothing more humiliating than 
to lose a man after having him trapped. I work with signs 
from the catcher and know when he is about to throw the 
next ball to the base to try and get a man napping. I never 
move for the base until the ball is nearly to the catcher, and 
then look for the throw right over the base. The man coming 
back will invariably slide to the base, so that there is little 
danger of hicting the runner with the ball if kept waist high. 

Underhand throwing is a necessity for a third baseman. My 
advice to young players is practice and keep the arm in condi- 
tion by refusing to make any extra long throws. 

A third baseman must keep his mind on the game every in- 
stant, like no other position, for no one can back up or help 
out the man at third. For this rea'son, too, a player should 
block every ground ball passing to his right, even with no 
chance of getting his man, for a grounder along the line at 
third means two bases. 

It requires natural trappers and accurate speedy throwers to 
make good at third base. 



How to Play Base Ball. 95 



HOW to Play Shortstop 



^ BY HERMAN LONG 

" The shortstop should be a first-class thrower from long and 
short distances, and from most any kind of a position. I play 
the position very deep, well to the right for a left handed batter, 
figuring that the third baseman will come across for the slow 
grounders. I always watch closely the signs given by the pitcher 
and catcher, as it enables me to cover more ground. An out- 
curve to a right handed batter means the ball will go to the right 
of second base, while a straight ball is likely to come fast td 
short or third base. 

Taking a ball on the run near or past second base should be 
done with one hand, and the throw to first made carefully, as 
the ball will raise when thrown on the run and it is out of the 
question to steady yourself. 

A grounder coming with extra speed should be played care- 
fully, while a slow grounder must be handled on the run and 
chances taken on a pickup between bounds. 

I pay little attention to keeping my heels together on a ground 
ball, depending wholly on my hands as the outfielders will pre- 
vent an extra base should the ball break through. 

I watch the catcher for signals as to when he intends to have 
me cover second for a thrown ball, but one should be careful 
about leaving the position before the ball is on the way to the 
plate, in this way preventing the batsman from knowing who 
will leave a place open for a ground ball. 

I want the catcher to throw the ball at the base taking chances 
on having it taken care of by either the second baseman or 
shortstop. 

The shortstop should always cut right for second base on 
every ball hit to the left of the pitcher, and should cover the 
base on the throwdown from the catcher with a man on first 



96 How to Play Base Ball. 

and third base, as the second baseman will be in a better position 
to return a short throw to the plate if the man starts for home. 

Shortstops run the greatest risks of being injured by covering 
second base on a throw from the catcher to get a runner trying 
for a base. The shortstop has very little chance to block the 
man off and must make the play by swinging the ball low and 
while going back, as the runner is sure to go wide of the base. 
Never go after a man the second time, for the umpire is usually 
in sympathy with the fielder who handles the ball in good style. 
This is a feature of shortstop work that requires a great deal 
of constant practice and a heap of nerve, for once a fielder is 
shy of the runner he will make a poor man to throw to. 

A weak third baseman is a big handicap to a shortstop. I go 
for every fly hit to the short outfield, as you never know just 
how much ground you can cover when you start. The outfield- 
ers knowing that you are after everything will help you by 
calling out, as a shortstop cannot afford to take his eye off the 
ball long enough to see if another fielder is headed for the 
same place. 

I go to meet the throw from a long hit, as time is gained by 
handling the ball twice when the throw is too far to line the 
ball home. In throwing to the plate the ball should always be 
sent low, as extra speed will cause it to rise; while, should the 
throw be short, if it is on a line, it may answer the same purpose 
and get the runner. 

I never could get too much good lively practice in fielding, and 
believe in fast preliminary work by the infield before a game, 
and a chance to measure the distance to first by a throw when 
there is time as the game proceeds. 

A shortstop must practice underhand throwing, as no other 
position is called on for the variety of throwing as is the short- 
stop. My advice is practice, practice, practice. 



Hmv to Play Base Ball. 97 



HOW to Play the mticid 



BY CHARLES A. COMISKEY 

Only players with a natural aptitude for base ball can become 
successful infielders. A good mechanical player, who can hit 
at a fair clip, may make good and hold a position in the outfield, 
but when he comes in to the diamond he must be a quick thinker, 
a fast fielder and a natural player as well. 

I wonder how many base ball fans have thought of the build 
of these infielders and the part that plays in determining a man's 
qualification for a certain position. For instance, the first base- 
man must be a tall, rangy fellow, who can cover ground, but 
more especially one who has a reach to catch throws a trifle wild. 
Then again height and reach are valuable in stepping forward to 
meet thrown balls. Many a first baseman who understands his 
position robs batsmen of hits merely by stretching out and 
meeting the ball. In the course of a season this one or two feet 
advantage will mean a score or more less base hits. Now the 
second baseman and shortstop, on the other hand, the latter 
especially, should be short, chunky men, something of the 
dachshund order, for they have to gather the ball in from all 
positions while on the run, so the lower they are to the ground 
the better. Most of the great third basemen are small men or 
men of medium height, bu': it is not so essential there. 

In playing the bags maiiy managers have different ideas, but 
I have my own, and in regard to first base, the position I played 
on the old St. Louis team my opinions are set. I am a great 
believer in playing deep and depending on the pitcher to cover 
the bag in many instances. I always played my position ten or 
fifteen feet deeper than the other first basemen, and the pitchers 
had to get over to cover the bag. They could not be sluggish 
and try to show me up. If I saw the pitcher was loafing on me 
I fielded the ball and then threw to first whether anyone was 



98 How to Play Base Ball. 

there or not. Then the crowd saw who was to blame, and pretty 
soon the pitchers got in the habit of running over rapidly rather 
than be roasted. But generally a baseman has no trouble, for 
when a pitcher sees his first baseman cutting off hits into right 
field, he is glad to do his part. Often I have worked plays where 
the second baseman ran over to receive my put out. At the 
same time I always played the foul line safe, for a hit along the 
foul lines is the most damaging of any. It is nearly always good 
for two bases, and often for three, for the fielders are away 
off and have a long run to field the ball. The same principle 
holds good at third. As a general rule, I would say the first 
baseman should field the ball whenever possible and leave his 
pitcher to cover first. 

The same idea of playing deep I would apply to second and 
short, as it gives better opportunity to cover ground and it is 
much easier to run in on a slow ball than to run out on a short 
fly, I also favor playing the shortstop and second baseman 
pretty wide of second base to allow the first and third basemen 
to watch the foul lines. Any ball the pitcher cannot stop is 
pretty likely to clip through to center anyway. The third base- 
man need hardly play as deep as the first baseman, because his 
is a long throw to first and there is always the danger of bunts. 
So much for the fielding of the positions. 

Then comes in the science of team play — what man shall cover 
second, and whether to play for the batter or base-runner. No 
set rule can be laid for much of this, and it is here the instinct 
of a ball player shows itself and the difference between good 
and bad players is shown. My general rule is to play for the 
batter unless the score is very close. In other words, do not try 
so much to recover from harm already done as to prevent more 
harm. So, unless the score is very close and it is near the end 
of a game, I never pull in my infielders for a possible play at 
the plate, but rather play for the base-runner. The same applies 
on a single to the outfield. Forward the ball to second, and keep 
the runner at first rather than try for a doubtful out at the 
plate. Of course, situations alter any such rule, and circum- 



How to Play Base Ball. 99 

stances may force an infield play close in, although the batter's 
chances of cutting it through are greater. Whether the shortstop 
or second baseman shall cover second is a question determined 
by team signals and is frequently changed. Often an opposing 
base-runner will make a bluff to steal second, so his batter may 
see which man is slated to cover the bag. The batter then 
tries to cut the ball through the prospective opening. This is 
part of the science of the game. 

With one man on base, the play on a ball hit to second or 
short is naturally to second base, with a chance for a double 
play. But on balls hit to third, or first, the play is generally to 
first. With a man on first and third, unless the hit be very short, 
the play is to first or second, allowing the runner to score, for 
the chances are he has a good lead and cannot be caught anyway. 

With two out the play is always for the batsmen, except in 
the case of an easy force-out, for any run crossing the plate on 
the third out does not count. 

I am a great believer in a safe ball, but at that it is the knowl- 
edge when to make a daring play or turn a clever trick that 
makes the great ball players and the winning teams, and I think 
our old St. Louis Browns knew about as well as anybody. Of 
course, having been a first baseman I'm a crank on the subject 
of first base play. When I began it was the jumping-off place. 
It was from first base to the bench, but I regard it as one of the 
most important positions, and I always want a good first base- 
man on my team. 



V.i^^. 



Hozu to Plav Base Ball. 




BY FRED CLARKE 

I stand perfectly natural, ready to go in any direction, with 
my spikes having a good hold, for the least slip or late start will 
often make a difference of frc n one foot to two yards, and a ball 
can be lost on a loss of two inches. Therefore, I say there is 
everything in a quick and sure start, when the ball is hit. 

Then, too, every outfielder should be ready to back up, the 
center fielder having more than the others in that line, as he is 
called on to back up both the left and right fielders as well as 
the balls that come out from the catcher's wild throwing to 
second. By keeping track of the batsman you can tell pretty 
well how to play. Some are short hitters, while others are both 
long and short hitters. In the latter case I play deep for the 
man, unless the score is close and there is a man on second who 
may try to score ; then I come in close, with the idea of throwing 
to the plate if the ball is a grounder. 

When throwing, always keep the ball low, and to the home 
plate a good fast bound is often the best way, as the chances are 
that it will not go over the catcher's head, as a fast line ball 
sent high is likely to raise. 

It is well to get the ball away from the outfield as soon as 
possible, as clever base-runners will get a good start on a slow 
return of the ball, and finding himself hurried and surprised 
the fielder is more apt to throw wild. 

Outfielders should practice handling grounders in the outfield. 
Infield practice is beneficial for this work. I prefer to go in to 
meet the ball and smother it rather than play it sure, as outfields 
are usually rough and the ball may take unlooked-for bounds 
and get by, when every one on the bases will have a free run 
home. Often the outfielder is blamed where he is not at fault, 
as the grounds make the trouble. 



How to Play Base Ball. 



lOI 



A line drive to the left field will raise, and must be watched 
carefully. Balls that drop short grow very heavy and when 
taken on the dead run well in front a fielder must not be too 
particular about keeping his feet. 

An outfielder should hold any ball that he can get his hands 
on. When very low he must take chances of soiling his uniform ; 
when high, he should give with the ball, and when over the 
head take them in the most natural way; but keep your eye on 
the ball, the exception being a tremendous drive far over your 
head, when better time can be made by turning around and 
going down the field after timing the direction of the ball, and 
when well under the spot you look for it to drop turn and take 
the ball. This kind of work can be satisfactorily accomplished 
by long practice and then only a natural ball player can expect 
to become the real thing. 

I usually play my man without regard to the signals of the 
pitcher, unless where I am tipped off that a slow ball is to be sent 
in, when I fall back and go closer to the foul line where the 
ball ground will allow. 

Balls to the left and right fields are likely to curve more than 
to center. A good fielder can, with a little practice, play one about 
as well as the other. The left and center fielders have more 
throws to make to the home plate and should therefore be good, 
hard throwers, who can get the ball in play on the run. 

I am one who fully believes in getting the arm in good shape 
in the spring before taking any chances with long distance throw- 
ing. It is well to practice the different distances from the out- 
field to the bases, for you will often be hurried and must take 
a chance without being too particular. 

After you once start, never let up, for you never can quite tell 
how much ground you can cover for a ball, especially a weak 
fly out of reach of the infield. Once sure of the ball, call out 
you have it, and the first man that calls give him the right of 
way. He knowing that he has a clear field, will hustle to the 
last without fear of a collision. It is just as much of a trick to 
play the outfield as any other position. 



102 How to Play Base Ball. 



The Earmorhs of a Ball Player 



BY JOHN J. McGRAW 

In picking out a youngster who is likely to develop into a valu- 
able player I first look for a man who is fast and shifty on his 
feet and who can take care of his hands when the ball is coming 
toward him. All this talk of heady young players who know the 
game is all right, but I find that few men break into the major 
leagues who already know so much that I do not want to teach 
them a few points. Especially is this true of college players. 

A young player should be a good batter, but if he shows a good 
eye and perchance is hitting to one field for put-outs where natu- 
rally he should be trying to hit the ball in another direction, I am 
willing to attempt to teach him the correct position at the bat and 
what science there is in batting, in addition to the finer points 
of the game as practiced in the American and National Leagues. 
While good batters cannot be developed absolutely, they can be 
improved if they have the natural qualities, and often a poor hit- 
ter becomes a good one by proper coaching. 

I think the greatest weakness of young players is in base-run- 
ning. Pitching and fielding are taught in the colleges and batting 
to a lesser extent, but base-running is an art which often decides 
many a close game and is one of the most important departments 
of baseball. Much of the trouble is due to the fault of attempting 
to play too far off the bag, rendering the player liable to be 
caught napping. In his anxiety to take a big- lead the young player 
gets too far down the base line as the pitcher is delivering the 
ball. As a result he is unbalanced in his readiness to return to 
the bag on a throw from the catcher instead of being in motion 
ready for a dash to the next bag in the event of a dropped ball, a 
throw a trifle wild which pulls the catcher out of position or any 
other mishap. 

I coach my men to play moderately close to the bag, ready to 



Hozv to Play Base Ball. lOo 

move on instead of to come back after the pitcher's delivery. This 
is especially valuable in the case of an infield hit, and lessens 
the chances of a force out, as the runner is already under way 
instead of getting up speed. Of course in the hit and run game 
the base-runner has received his signal and is off on his way at 
once as soon as the pitcher makes the first motion in his delivery 
of the ball to the plate. 

Another common fault of youngsters is to play too far for- 
ward in batting. Instead of standing back and stepping forward 
to meet the ball with a good leverage and better judgment, the 
player, in his anxiety to get a start, steps as far forward as the 
batter's box allows, and is thus nearer the pitcher, which 
naturally is a disadvantage. Often, too, they are slow in getting 
away from the plate after hitting the ball, but this is largely a 
matter of practice, which I try to remedy at once. 

Of course, if a man shows himself awkward in handling flies 
or if as an infielder he seems unable to get in front of the ball 
I give him small thought unless he shows by his other actions 
that it is merely a lack of teaching. Much of the success of 
Mertes at second base is due to the fact that he is active and gets 
in front of the ball, thus receiving it in good position for the 
throw to first. 

There is another important point which I regard as almost 
invaluable for outfielders. That is not to return the ball too high 
after a fly or hit. If a runner is on the bases and the fielder 
returns the ball high to the baseman he is liable to either drop 
it in his hurry or to let it get away. Even if he receives the 
throw perfectly he must bring it down to touch the runner, 
which takes the second's time which often allows the runner 
the base. I instruct my men to throw the ball in on a line, or 
so that the baseman will receive it on the bound, which is prefer- 
able. The ball which strikes the ground usually shoots, so that 
really no time is lost. 

In regard to aggressiveness— one of the qualities for which the 
old Baltimores were noted— the young player will catch that partly 
from his teammates and partly from instructions to play fast 



104 Hoiv to Play Base Ball. 

all the time, to take chances when he is likely to get away with 
them and in general to keep awake and in the game all the time, 
I am not a stickler for some points of discipline. I never 
drink in playing season and never even took a drink until I was 
twenty-three years old, and I have never used tobacco, which I 
think affects the nerves and injures a man's batting eyes, but I 
have never laid down any rules for the men on these points. But 
I do want early hours. A ball player needs plenty of sleep, and 
I ask my men to be in bed by twelve o'clock and earlier if they 
feel like it, which they usually do. There is no use to lay down 
ironclad rules. A player who wants to break rules will find 
some opportunity for doing so, and a man who persists in doing 
so is not valuable to any team. But you will find the players, 
as a rule, just as anxious to win as the manager or captain, and 
are consequently in need of little discipline. 



Holu to Play Base Ball. 105 



Good Advice for Players 



If a player starts off well, the chances are he will keep in the 
same condition throughout the season. Young players generally 
go into the games without any preparation, and many of them 
pull through all right. 

When the grounds are damp at playing grounds, the players 
should always wear rubbers over their shoes and keep their legs 
well covered up with thick stockings, as the ankle and knee are 
very sensitive parts of the human body, and if not properly cared 
for after lively runs are likely to twinge with little disagreeable 
pains, the forerunner of a bad case of rheumatism. 

Preparation is an essential to nearly all things, and base ball is 
no exception. I have seen many young men start out in a most 
brilliant though careless manner and then go to pieces. 

Particular attention should be given to the arm, and a lively 
massage treatment to get the blood into circulation is an almost 
necessary thing. This practice of rubbing should be kept up 
each day. 

Another thing that is essential to perfect health for ball playing 
is the proper digestion of food, and to get this it is necessary to 
have regular exercise and regular hours for meals. A man should 
rise not later than seven in the morning and retire not later than 
II p. M. During the playing season all players should abstain 
from all kinds of liquor or stimulants. 

Warm rooms for dressing purposes are a necessity for ball 
players. A manager should always see to it that a comfortable 
place of this kind is provided. 



I06 How to Play Base Ball. 

As for the matter of food which a ball player should eat I can 
say nothing. I believe it to be out of the question to regulate 
the diet of a base ball player, I have always noticed, however, 
that an intelligent man will look out for his stomach. The young- 
sters can only be looked after while the teams are away on the 
road. 

A ball player should never eat a hearty meal previous to the 
beginning of a game. A light lunch consisting of cold roast beef 
is the proper thing at that time. 



How to Play Base Ball. 107 



How to Organize o Team 



BY T. H. MURNANE 

Name the time and place for all who wish for a try-out to 
gather. Select two teams from the boys. Each team elects 
its captain. Then choose some experienced base ball man to act 
as judge of the merits of the contestants. Play five-inning 
games, and if enough players show up, select the second team 
or teams, finally culling out enough players for two teams with 
extra men. Then play these two teams a series of games and 
gradually select your regular team. As the best players will 
soon show out, let those players left behind make up a second 
team and so on. In this way the players will become classified 
and work together. 

Young players should study the rules and get all the infor- 
mation possible about the great professional players who, like 
themselves, were all beginners at one time, but having mastered 
the science of the game can play with ease and less chance for 
injury. 

The orders of the captain should be obeyed to the letter and 
the members of the team should often get together and map 
out team-work and signals, and then practice faithfully, for 
often an ordinary player can be very useful when working 
intelligently with his team-mates. It takes determination to 
make a good ball player, and one must try every position to 
know for which one he is most fitted. Learn to back up, and 
don't make any unnecessary fuss over a play that you can in no 
way improve on or help out. The great players make few 
unnecessary moves, using judgment and saving their energy. 
Throwing or pitching at a target will improve one's aim, and 
players should always refrain from throwing long distances, 
especially early in the season. 



io8 How to Play Base Ball. 



How to Manage a Team 



BY JAMES A. COLLINS 

Manager of the Boston American League Team, Champions of the World. 

My experience has been that yon must first get the absolute 
confidence of your ball players, and then all that is in them out. 
I have made it a rule to get rid of the players who failed to take 
pride in their work or in personal condition. 

Once you have your team selected, it pays to make as few 
changes as possible, even in the order of batting. Players work 
with more confidence when they feci sure of their standing with 
the club, and a player who lacks confidence is not the player for 
a winning team. 

Say very little to the players, but mean what you do say, and 
insist on being obeyed, for the sake of discipline, for let one 
breach go without notice and you will soon lose control. 

I don't believe in too many signals. A few signs well under- 
stood will do the work, I never coach my players in signal 
work. We now and then add some new move, and keep in mind 
our old plays. Base ball is very little different now from any 
time in the last ten years. 

Quick witted men will always beat the slow thinkers if they 
can play the game as well. I like a team with at least three long 
drivers in the game regularly. 

Pitchers after all are the mainstay of a ball club, as well as 
a catcher who can stop base-running. 

Young players must be encouraged and taught more by exam- 
ple than by theory. 

Players are naturally fitted for different positions, poor pitch- 
ers often making fine outfielders. 

Ball players can never get too much practice in batting and 
fielding; unless when the weather is extremely warm and the 
men suffer from exhaustion, I allow my players to eat and 
drink what they like. They should be the best judges of what 
is good for them. 



How to Play Base Ball, log 



HOW to Score a Game 



BY T. H. MURNANE 

Give the batsman the benefit of all doubts, for a slow bound- 
ing ball is the most difficult to handle. 

A scorer should never take his eyes off a play, and when in 
doubt as to who handled the ball he should seek for the infor- 
mation from the players. 

I find no trouble in agreeing with scorers who have played the 
game, but have found those who learned to score by book and 
observation hard on the players, and ever anxious to credit 
errors, even when difficult plays were missed. 

Outfielders should never be credited with an error unless 
when they get two hands on the ball. As they use gloves, there 
should be no excuse for muffing line drives. When the outfields 
are rough, considerable leeway should be given when scoring 
errors on ground balls that pass the fielders while coming in 
fast to get the ball for a throw to the bases. 

Never give an error where a fielder misses a short pick-up, 
as all balls are supposed to carry the distance aimed at, and 
when they go low or wide the error must go to the player who 
threw the ball. Where two or more players get mixe'd up over 
a slow ground ball, it should go as a base hit, the same as a ball 
that drops between two fielders. 

The pitcher and third baseman are entitled to great leeway 
as they are close to the batsmen and must face hot shot with 
little time to figure out the bounds. 

Players should not be given errors when they miss a slow 
ground hit while trying to make a running one-hand play. This 
Is taking chances and should be encouraged. 

Infielders playing deep and taking chances should be dealt 
with leniently, and the same rule should apply to infielders cov- 
ering bases for a throw, when they drop the ball in a collision 
with the base-runner. 



no How to Play Base Ball. 



How to impire a Gome 



BY THOMAS J. CONNOLLY 

Of the American League Staff. 

Before a^ny man can successfully umpire a ball game his 
knowledge of the rules must be perfect. When questions con- 
cerning rules are involved a moment's hesitancy connot be tol- 
erated. And it is only when the rules are as positive to him as 
though "he wrote them himself," that an umpire can have the 
assurance to run his game, and to make every decision instan- 
taneously and positively. 

The umpire is the king of a base ball game. All power is 
given him under the rules and if he knows his business and the 
game his lot will not be as miserable as it usually is portrayed. 

Base ball players everywhere respect the umpire who is busi- 
ness down to the ground. No umpire is infallible and mistakes 
sometimes will come to the best of them, but if the man knows 
the game, and shows that he knows it, gives his decisions sharply 
and immediately at the end of each play he will make few 
mistakes, and even if the decision in a close play does not meet 
the approval of those it is against, the deliberateness of the 
official will carry the play with him. 

The umpire holds the key to the game. He should tolerate no 
nonsense from the players, who if they realize this will give 
him little trouble. It is the weak umpire who has difficulties. 

When it is time for the game to begin the umpire should walk 
briskly to the plate, previously having provided himself with 
the batting orders of the two teams. He should announce the 
batteries in a clear voice and then start the game. 

His uniform should be neat, and he should provide himself 
with his own mask and protector. These he should not borrow 
from the players. 

The best place for the umpire to stand is behind the plate ex- 
cept when there is a man on first base. He, of course, should 



How to Play Base Ball. m 

always run to first base on a play there, and in every play in 
fact he should get as near the scene of action as is possible. 

When behind the plate the umpire is always in a position to 
judge balls hit close to the foul lines, for a wrong decision on 
hits of this variety often would be costly and greatly affect the 
result of a game. In a like manner in a close game any mistake 
at the plate would be more costly than at any other point, for 
every play at the home base means either the scoring or the 
shutting out of a run, and the umpire's place is near this im- 
portant point. 

Watch tfie signals of the players when men are on bases. By 
knowing this phase of the game and exerting a little intelligence 
plays for men on bases often may be anticipated by the umpire 
who can get to the proper position to make a decision quickly. 

Call the balls and strikes clearly and in making all decisions 
call them out in a loud tone that there may be no misunder- 
standing what the decision is. Never change a decision unless 
it is against the rules, and such a situation never should arise. 

The umpire should keep his temper. He should make the 
players understand his position, but should not be overbearing. 
He should keep his head, and never forfeit a game except as a 
final resort, for the people who pay admission to see the game 
are entitled to a run for their money. Do not talk to the play- 
ers, or be familiar, but do not antagonize them, *Tair play" 
and an even break is what ball players want and expect from 
an umpire, and if they have this confidence in the umpire, few 
will be aggressive. The players take their cue from the umpire. 

There are many rules made expressly to aid the umpire in 
keeping the game under control. He should take advantage of 
all of these. He should keep the game and the players moving. 
Make the first batter in each inning come to the plate quickly. 
When one ball is hit outside the limits of the grounds or into 
the crowd or stands throw out another immediately. These 
little things help 



TT^ How to Plav Base Ball. 



Base Ball Rules for Boys 



BY T. H. MURNANE 

In the rules of base ball as they appear yearly in the big 
Spalding Official Guide, there are many of them that apply 
only to the big league clubs and other very strong teams. But 
for the game itself there are not so many rules after all, and the 
accompanying little talk to the boys combines all the rules that 
really need be understood. 

Before speaking of the playing rules just this bit of advice: 
Nothing so helps a team of young players as to have a neat 
uniform. It gives them confidence in each other and makes 
them appear more business-like as a team to the nine they play 
against. 

Another thing : always have your own glove, and don't borrow 
or lend. Have your own bat, too, and every team should have 
a mask and a protector for its catcher. To begin the game with 
the proper things to play with is more than half the battle when 
two boys' teams are engaged. 

Now about the umpire. Be careful in choosing him, but 
when you have selected him accept the decisions he makes. 
Make the umpire the '"king" of your game, and you will plaj' 
better ball by attending to your game instead of making little 
kicks against close decisions that may go against you. The 
best teams always "play ball' and respect the umpire. 

Now here are the rules for playing the game. They are all 
in the Spalding Guide, but there they are very lengthy and 
explicit. In cases of dispute it is always best to have one of 
the regular rule books, but the following are brief summaries of 
all the necessary rules for minor teams : 

First, there always should be at least two substitutes on each 
team, but it should be remembered that if, for any reason, a 



How to Play Base Ball. n-^ 

player is taken from the game he cannot go back. The players, 
however, can be shifted at any time. The pitcher, even, may be 
taken out in the middle of an inning or when he already has 
pitched to the man at bat. The next pitcher, though, must take 
the balls and strikes of the man he replaces. 

If a player runs for another on the bases, he must be one 
of the nine men already in the game. If he is a substitute, the 
player whose place he takes cannot go into the game again. If 
a man is not strong enough to run from the home base to first 
after he has hit the ball he should not play in the game at all. 

Before beginning the game it is always fair to "toss up" 
to decide which team shall come to the bat first. In the leagues, 
the home team has the choice, but for boys it is best to toss up 
a coin or a bat, the winning captain to take the choice of bat- 
ting or playing in the field first. 



For a complete game, nine full innings must be played. If 
a team is ahead when its turn comes to bat in the ninth inning, 
the game need not go on any longer, as any runs in the ninth 
inning would not affect the result. If a team scores a run in 
the ninth inning which wins the game, the teams need play no 
longer. If the game is called on account of rain or darkness, 
at least five innings must have been played for either team to 
claim the victory. 

The diamond on which the game is played should be 90 feet 
on each side, but if for any reason it is necessary to make it 
smaller, each base should be at an equal distance from every 
other. But the pitcher always should stand in a line between 
first and third base. The catcher always must catch "up behind 
the bat." The other players may stand anywhere they like. The 
batter cannot stand nearer the plate than six inches and in a 
box at least six feet long and four feet wide. 



When the pitcher faces the batter he must hold the ball so 
that the batter can see it, and when he throws it he must not 
take more than one step before he lets the ball leave his hand. 



114 ' How to Play Base Ball. 

This makes it necessary for the pitcher to have one foot on the 
ground when he throws the ball. If, when the ball passes the 
batter it is over the home plate and between the knees and 
shoulder of the batter, it is a "strike;" if not, it is a "ball." 

The pitcher must make no motions to deceive a batter or a 
base-runner. If he makes a motion to deliver the ball to the 
batter when there is a man on base and then does not throw the 
ball to the batter, the base-runner may advance a base, even if 
he is thus made to score a run. If, when a man is on first base 
the pitcher makes a motion to throw the ball to the first base- 
man, and does not do so, the base-runner may go to second. 
This rule, though, does not apply to men on other bases, unless 
they are forced. 

The batting order of each team cannot be changed when 
the game once has begun, and all substitutes must take the 
position in the batting order of the men whom they replace. 
After the first inning, the first batter of each inning shall be 
the batsman whose name follov/s that of the man who last 
completed his turn at bat in the preceding inning. For instance, 
if a man were thrown out at second for the third out in an 
inning, when the man at bat had three balls and two strikes 
called on him, this same batter would come to bat in the next 
inning, only he would have no balls and no strikes. 

It is the object of the game for each team to get as many 
men as possible around the bases, and when he comes to bat 
it is the object of each man to at least reach first base. He can 
do this by hitting the ball out of reach of the fielders or by wait- 
ing until the pitcher gives him his base by throwing four bad 
balls, or by being hit by a ball thrown by the pitcher. 



A fair ball is one that strikes on fair ground inside or outside 
the diamond, but if it strikes inside the diamond, it must re- 
main on fair ground until beyond first base or third base. If it 
rolls onto foul ground and stops before reaching first or third, 
it is a "foul ball." If the ball strikes on foul ground and then 



How to Play Base Ball. ^i^ 

roll onto fair ground and remain there until passing first or 
third, it is a "fair ball." 

A foul ball, whether a "bunt" or not, shall be called a "strike," 
unless a batter already has two strikes. A foul bunt, made when 
the batter has two strikes, even, shall be called a strike. 

If the ball is batted beyond the sight of the umpire it shall 
be declared a fair or foul ball, according to whether it was fair 
or foul when it disappeared from the umpire's sight. 



Whenever any person not in the game touches a fair ball, it 
shall be declared a "Block" ball, and the men on the bases may 
run at will until the ball is returned to the pitcher standing in 
his box. But if the person touching the ball throws or kicks 
it beyond the fielders, the umpire must immediately call time 
and make the base-runners return to the last bases they touched 
before the ball was kicked or thrown. 

A pitched ball that touches any part of the batsman's cloth- 
ing without having been struck at, or touches the umpire while 
the latter is behind the catcher, is "dead," and no play can be 
made to put any one out. In case of a "foul strike," or when 
a base-runner is hit by a fair batted ball, the ball also is dead, 
and the base-runners cannot advance. 

The batter is out when his third strike is caught by the 
catcher or when he makes a foul bunt on his third attempt to 
hit the ball. He also is out when he makes three strikes with 
a man on first base with no one or one out, it making no differ- 
ence whether the catcher holds the ball or not. He is out if 
he hits a fair or foul fly that is caught before it touches the 
ground. 

The batter also is out if he hits a ball along the ground 
and which is stopped by a fielder and thrown to the first base- 
man before he can reach it. Also if he knocks a fly to the 
infield with men on first and second and no one or one out. 
The fly does not have to be caught. 

The batter becomes a base-runner the moment he makes a 



ii6 How to Play Base Ball. 

fair hit, the moment he has three strikes, and when he is hit 
with the ball by the pitcher. 

When there is only one man on base only one coacher is al- 
lowed. If there are two or three men on base there may be a 
coacher behind both first and third bases. 

No base-runner can be forced off a base except when all the 
bases behind him are occupied and the batter follows with a fair 
hit. In scoring runs no base-runner can cross the plate until 
all base-runners in front of him have crossed it. 



When a man is forced at a base, it is not necessary for the 
fielder to touch him with the ball in order to put him out. All 
that is necessary is for the fielder to have the ball in his hand 
and touch the base before the base-runner reaches it. 

The base-runner is entitled to move up a base when forced 
along by a base on balls being given the batsman. Also on a 
"balk" by the pitcher, or when a passed ball hits, or even 
touches, the umpire standing behind the catcher. 

The base-runner can return to base on a foul ball, but if the 
pitcher delivers the ball to the batter again before the base- 
runner reaches the base to which he is returning, he is entitled 
to run at once toward the next base. 

He must return to his base if a throw from the catcher hits 
the umpire or is interfered with by him. He also returns on a 
dead ball. 

The base-runner is out if he is hit by a fair ball knocked by 
one of his own players. If an opposing player touch him with 
the ball off a base when it is fairly "in play." Also if he runs 
three feet out of the base line. He is also out if, after passing 
first base on a fair hit, he turns toward second base, and then 
is touched with the ball before either getting on to second base, 
or back to first base. 

The base-runner also is out if he interferes with a fielder 
handling a batted ball on the base-line, or intentionally inter- 
feres with a thrown ball. ^ - ^- " '^■, 



Spalding's Athletic Library. 




The first requisite of a ball player is, of course, the ball and bat. The 
Spalding Official League Ball has been used exclusively by the National 
League, minor leagues, and by all intercollegiate and other associations 
for over a quarter of a century, and is beyond all question the most per- 
fect base ball that has ever been produced. It is backed up by an absolute 
guarantee to last through one continuous match game without ripping or 
losing its shape. The Spalding Official League Ball is sold by all first- 
class athletic floods dealers throughout the country, and the price is $1.25 
each. 

For boys* use especially, there is a smaller size, called Spalding's Official 
Boys' League Ball, which combines all the qualities of the Official ball, 
and is just as carefully made. It is especially designed for junior clubs 
(composed of boys under sixteen years of age), and all games in which 



Spalding' s Athletic Library 



this ball is used will be recognized as legal games, the same as if played 
with the Official League Ball. The Official Boys' League Ball costs 
75 cents. 

Other balls which give good satisfaction are the Double Seam Ball, $1.25; 
'Varsity League, $1.00; Interscholastic League— a smaller size of the 
'Varsity — 50 cents, and so on down in price. Every team, however, should 
practice with the official ball, thereby accustoming themselves to its use 
when called upon to play match games. 



In selecting a base ball bat care should be used to select a 
properly balanced bat of only the best material and workman- 
ship; the wood should be dried for a number of seasons out of 
doors in order to insure the proper resiliency and driving 
power, and should be of a correct model to properly balance 
according to the needs of the particular batter using that bat. 
This of course will vary according to the different styles of 
batting. A. Go Spalding & Bros, have facilities for producing 
the finest bats in the world. They have a corps of experts 
who devote their entire energies to this particular subject. 
Only second-growth ash of upland timber is selected, and 
after it has been carefully seasoned for at least three years, 
it is then worked up into bats, and any wood which shows any 
imperfection is thrown out. 

The Spalding bat experts are familiar with every model 
used by any player of note in the country, and all of these 
models are incorporated in the line of bats turned out by this 
house. 

In the regular line of bats, without question, the best is 
A. G. Spalding & Bros.' " Gold Medal " bat, each one of which 
is tagged with a certificate showing the weight, length, size 
and inspection, and is an absolute guarantee that it has passed 
the most rigid inspection and is perfect in every detail. The 
Gold Medal bat includes the models of every prominent batter 
in all of the leagues. The timber is thoroughly seasoned for 
for from three to five years and fully guaranteed. The Spald- 
ing Gold Medal Bat is made with a tape-wound handle or a 
plain handle, in men's sizes, for $1.00 each. There is also a 
Boy's Gold Medal Bat, in plain handle only, at 50 cents each. 



Another good bat is called "The Mushroom," owing to the 
peculiar formation of the handle, which utilizes a principle by 
which a bat of the same weight is made many times more 
effective than the ordinary style under certain conditions, 
and as an all-around bat many prominent prof essional players 
testify to their appreciation of the good points of its construc- 
tion. They say: "Both balance and model are perfect." 

The knob arrangement at the end of the bat enables a more 
even distribution of weight over the whole length than is 
possible under the old construction, and for certain kinds of 
play the bat is practically invaluable. 

^ John J. McGraw, Manager of the New York club, says : 
" For a long time I have been trying to find a bat that would 
balance when choking. Not until I used the Mushroom Bat, 
invented by Jack Pickett, have I found a bat that was up to 
my idea. It is used exclusively by the New York players." 

James J. Callahan, of the Chicago American League club, says: "In 
all my experience as a ball player I have not found a more satisfactory 
bat than the Spalding Mushroom Bat. The timber is the best I have seen 
and the balance and model are perfect." 

Wm. Gleason, Captain Philadelphia National League club, says: *'No 



Spalding's Athletic Library. 



bat has given me such good service as the Spalding Mushroom Bat 
QuaHty and balance are perfect." 

Charles A. Comiskey, President of the Chicago American League club, 
says: "The Spalding Mushroom Bat receives my hearty endorsement. 
My experience as a ball player enables me to thoroughly appreciate its 
good qualities." 

James F. Slagle, John Evers, F. L. Chance, J. Kling, J. McCarthy, Joe 
Tinker, Dr. J. P. Casey, D. Jones, of the Chicago National League club, 
all say that they have never used a more satisfactory bat. The price of 
the taped or plain Mushroom is $1.00. 

Spalding's Trade Marked Bats rank next to the Mushroom 
Bat in point of excellence and are made with the greatest 
care and thoroughly seasoned. They are as follows : Wagon 
Tongue Ash Bat, League quality, special finish, spotted burn- 
ing, 50 cents; Black End Axletree Bat, finest straight grained 
ash, tape-wound handle, 25 cents; Black Band Bat, extra 
quality ash, 25 cents ; Junior League Bat, extra quality ash, 
spotted burning, 25 cents ; Boys' Bat, selected quality ash, 
polished and varnished, antique finish, 10 cents ; Youths' Bat, 
good quality, 5 cents. 

In catchers' masks, the best made is I jI 
is Spalding's Sun Protecting Mask, 
which is made of finest steel wire, 
extra heavily enamelled, and which 
protects the eye without obstructing 
the view; it sells for $4.00. 

Spalding's Neck Protecting Mask is 
made of finest steel wire, extra heavy ,. 
and black enamelled to prevent re- [{|'il| 
flection of light; the patent neck ex- 
tension afi'ords absolute protection to 
the neck, the price is $3.00. The 
Special League Mask costs $2.50, and v ^ ■ 
then there are cheaper ones, at still \\ U 
lower prices. 
Every catcher needs a mitt and he has the greatest variety 
to choose from. The very best mitt made is Spalding s 
"Perfection" which is cer- 
tainly an object of art in 
its line. The leather is of 
finest quality calfskin, pad- 
ding of best hair felt ob- 
tainable and every other 
detail of manufacture has 
been carefully considered, 
including patent lace back 
with rawhide lacing. 
Thumb is reinforced and 
laced, double row of stitch- 
ing on heel pad and strap- 
and-buckle fastening at 
back. It costs $6.00. 

For professional use 
Spalding's are now making 
a special professional 

catcher's mitt which is a Professional 

duplicate of their "Perfec- , , ^ j. 

tion,"but slightly smaller in size, having no heel pad, and the face of 
the mitt is covered with the finest quality of white buck specially selected. 
The padding in this professional mitt is in accordance with the ideas of 
the best professional catchers in this country; price $7.00. 





Spalding's Athletic Library 



Spalding's League Mitt is made of special tanned leather, very soft and 
pliable, heavily padded. It costs $4.00. 

In Spalding's No. Mitt the face, sides and finger-piece are made of 
velvet tanned boulevard and the back of selected asbestos buck, well pad- 
ded. $2.50. 

Spalding's "Decker Patent" Mitt, made same as the No. Mitt, with 
the addition of a heavy piece of sole leather on back for extra protection 
to the hand and fingers. $3.00. 

Spalding's No. OA Mitt is extra large and heavily padded, and is ex- 
tremely well made of velvet tanned boulevard and special tanned leather 
finger-piece and back. $2.00. 

Spalding's Amateur Mitt is made of extra quality asbestos buck, per- 
spiration proof, extremely tough and durable. This is a very popular 
mitt. $1.50. 

The face and finger-piece of Spalding's No. C Mitt is made of special 
velvet tanned brown leather, sides and back of firm tanned leather. $1.00- 
The foregoing mitts are all equipped with strap-and-buckle fastening 
at back, have double row of stitching on heel pad, are reinforced and 
laced at thumb, and with patent laced back as an additional feature con- 
stitute absolutely the highest grade line of mitts ever manufactured. All 
styles are made in rights and lefts. 

Spalding's Youths' Mitt No. AB is made with extra quality white buck, 
face and finger-piece extremely tough and durable; well padded; rein- 
forced and laced at thumb and double row of stitching on heel pad; patent 
lace back; strap-and-buckle fastening at back. $1.00. 

Spalding's Practice Mitt is made of specially 
firm tanned oak leather, easy fitting, patent lace 
back. None better for practice. No. B, $1.00. 

Spalding's Youths' Mitt No. CC. Face and finger- 
piece velvet tanned brown leather, sides and back 
firm tanned leather; reinfoi'ced and laced at thumb; 
double row of stitching on heel pad; patent lace 
back; strap-and-buckle fastening. 50 cents. 

Spalding's Youths' Mitt No. BB is a great favor- 
ite, made of extra quality firm tanned oak leather; 
well padded and substantially made; double row of 
stitching on heel pad; reinforced and laced at 
tb^3mV); patent lace back; strap-and-buckle fastening at back. 50 cents. 
Spalding's No. 4 Mitt. Men's size. Firm tanned leather; extra heavily 
padded; reinforced and laced at thumb joint and double row of stitching 
on heel pad. 50 cents. 

Spalding's Junior Mitt is the most popular mitt made; the face and back 
are made of asbestos buck; well padded; laced thumb; double row of 
stitching on heel pad; patent lace back. No. CB. Each, 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. 5 Mitt. Improved style; face and 
back made of asbestos buck; laced thumb; well 
padded and double row of stitching on heel pad. 
Each, 25 cents. Spalding's No. 7 Mitt has a face 
of asbestos buck and canvas back; it is a good size 
and well padded. Each, 10 cents. 

A most necessary part of a catcher's equipment 
is a body protector. Spalding's Inflated Body Pro- 
tectors are the only practical device for the pro- 
tection of catchers and and umpires. They are 
made of best rubber, inflated with air; light and 
pliable. The lower part of these protectors are 
hinged, so that they do not interfere with the 
catcher in bending over. When not in use they 
may be deflated and the protector rolled in a very 
small space; Special Quality covering of extra fine 
material. No. 2-0, Each, $7.50. League Catchers' 
Protector No. 0, Each, $5.00. Amateur 





Spalding'' s Athletic Library. 

Catchers' Protector No. 1, $3.50; Boys' Catchers' Protector No. 2, $2.00. 

Umpires' Body Protectors are made to order only. A pattern showing 

exact size and shape required must be sent with order. They cost $10.00. 

For the first baseman there is a choice of five styles of mitts, as follows: 

Spalding's No. BX Mitt, made of fine selected 
and specially tanned calfskin, exti-emely well made 
throughout and padded to meet the special re- 
quirements of a baseman's mitt; laced all around 
and strap-and-buckle fastening at back; double 
row of stitching on heel pad. $4.00. 

The No. BXS Mitt is composed of same quality 
materials and workmanship as in the No. BX 
First Basemen's Mitt. It has no heel pad and is 
made up especially for professional use. $4.00. 

No. CX Mitt, is made on same lines as No. BX; 
face of specially tanned drab leather, extra well 
padded at wrist and thumb; laced all around and 
strap-and-buckle fastening at back; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. $2.00. 

No. DX Mitt, a good article at a moderate price; made of oak tan spe- 
cially selected leather, laced all around and strap-and-buckle fastening at 
back; a very easy fitting mitt. $1.50. 

No. EX Mitt is an excellent mitt for boys; made of good quality white 
leather, laced all around and strap-and-buckle fastening at back; suitably 
padded and will give very good service. $1.00. 





The Infielders have no less than sixteen styles to select from, ranging in 
price from $3.00 to 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. PX Infielders' Glove is made up 
on lines suggested by prominent professional 
players. The buckskin used in making up this 
glove is the finest obtainable, and all other items 
of manufacture have been carefully looked into. 
It is heavily padded around edges with fine quality 
felt, and padding extends well up into the little 
finger. Has no heel pad, but is made extra long to 
protect wrist. $3.00. 

Spalding's No. 2X Infielders' Glove has retained 
its popularity year after year and to-day is ac- 
knowledged to be the most practical in style and 
get-up of any on the market. Made of selected 
velvet tanned buckskin, lined and padded with 
finest felt; has web thumb; highest quality workmanship; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. No better made at any price. $2.50, 

Spalding's No. 2XS Infielders' Glove is a special glove with features 
that will appeal to the professional player. Made extra long, of selected 
velvet tanned buckskin, lined and lightly padded. Has no heel pad. $2.50, 

Spalding's No. AX Infielders' Glove is a very 
popular style. Made throughout of specially tan- 
ned calfskin, padded with best quality felt. Web 
thumb; double row of stitching on heel pad; high- 
est quality workmanship throughout. $2.50. 

Spalding's No. XL Infielders' Glove is made in 
style similar to the No. PX professional glove, but 
of material same as in the No. X. Has no heel pad 
and is extra long. $1.50. 

Spalding's No. XS Infielders' Glove. Men's size 
glove. Made of good quality special tanned 
leather, well finished and exceedingly durable. 
Web thumb, double row of stitching on heel pad 
and nicely paddedc $1.50^ 




Spalding' s Athletic Library. 




Spalding's No. X is a fine all-around glove, im- 
proved style. Made of good quality horsehide. 
well padded. Web thumb; double row of stitch- 
ing on heel pad. Will give excellent service. $1.50. 
Spalding's No. 15 is a well made glove, improved 
style. Made of extra fine quality brown leather, 
well padded. Web thumb; double row of stitching 
on heel pad. $1.00. 

Spalding's No. 15L Infielders' Glove is made in 
style similar to the No. PX professional glove, but 
of material same as in No. 15. Has no heel pad 
and is extra long. $1.00. 

Spalding's No. 12 Infielders' Glove is made of 
good quality soft suede tanned leather, nicely pad- 
ded. Web thumb, double row of stitching on heel pad. 75 cents. 

Spalding's No. 2XB Infielders' Glove is the best youths' glove; made 
throughout of selected velvet tanned buckskin. Quality of material, 
workmanship and style of glove same as the No. 2X men's glove. $2,00. 
Spalding's No. XB Infielders' Glove is a good youths' size glove. Made 
of fine quality white tanned horsehide. Similar in material, workmanship 
and style to the No. X men's glove. $1.00. 

Spalding's No. 16 Infielders' Glove is a good glove, full size, improved 
style, of good quality soft tanned leather, nicely padded. Web thumb; 
double row of stitching on heei pad. 50 cents. 

Spalding's No. 17 Infielders' Glove is a youths' glove, all leather, good 
quality, well made and padded. Web thumb; double row of stitching on 
heel pad. 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. 18 Infielders' Glove is youths' size. Made of asbestos 
buck and well padded. Double row of stitching on heel pad, web thumb. 
Best quarter glove on the market. 25 cents. 

The outfield ers* needs are as follows: 

The best fielders' mitt is Spalding's No. 3X. Made 
of the very best and softest light tanned buckskin; 
the thumb and at wrist is extra well padded; laced 
thumb. $2.50. 

Spalding's No. 4X Fielders' Mitt is made of spe- 
cially tanned drab leather, well padded with fine 
felt and carefully sewed and finished; laced thumb, 
strap-and-buckle fastening at back. $1.50. 

Spalding's No. 5X Fielders' Mitt is an exceedingly 
good mitt at a popular price; the face made of white 
tanned buckskin; brown leather back; laced thumb; 
constructed throughout in a most substantial manner. $1.00. 

For boys the best is No. 6X, which is made throughout of a good quality 
brown cape leather, well padded and laced thumb; and without doubt the 
best mitt of the kind ever sold at the price. 50 cents. 

Spalding's No. 7X Boys' Fielders' Mitt is of asbestos buck, well padded 
and substantially made; laced thumb. 25 cents. 

We now come to the matter of uniforms. In base ball, as in other 
sports, the constant desire of every player is to excel his fellows. He 
cannot expect to do this unless his outfit is first-class, and any disad- 
vantage he is working under in this direction will detract just so much 
from ultimate results. For over a quarter of a century Spalding's have 
made the suits worn by the best players in this country, outfitting all 
the league clubs and colleges, and their experience counts for something. 

The Spalding Base Ball Uniforms are cut and fitted according to the 
most scientific methods; are double-seamed and reinforced at the weakest 
points, where the greatest strain comes, and are made by experts who 
have spent many years in this work, and who are therefore better fitted 
to turn out a higher grade of workmanship than any others. There 




Spalding's Athletic Library. 



is probably no place in athletics where quality counts for more than it 
does in a base ball uniform. The best is the cheapest. 

We give below a list of uniforms suitable to all classes of clubs, from 
which it is possible to equip any team from the largest League club to 
the smallest on the lot. 

The Spalding Uniform No. 0. Highest grade made. The workmanship 
and material of this outfit is of the very highest quality throughout, and 
special care has been taken to make this uniform superior to anything 
offered in this line.Used 
exclusively b y a I 1 
league and professional 
clubs for years past is 
sufficient evidence of 
its quality and durabil- 
ity. Colors: White, 
Pearl Gray, Yale Gray 
Light Gray, Black, Ma- 
roon, Royal Blue, Navy 
Blue, Brown, Green, 
Cardinal. Consists of 
the Spalding Shirt, 
any style; the Spalding 
Pants, any style; the 
SpaldingStockings.No. 
3-0; the Spalding Cap, 
any style; the Spalding 
Web Belt, leather 
lined. The Spalding 
Uniform complete, 
$15.60. Net price to 
clubs ordering for en- 
tire team, $12.50. No 
extra charge for de- 
tachable sleeves nor for 
lettering shirts with 
name of club. 

The University Uni- 
form No. 1. In work- 
manship and quality of 
material our University 
Uniform No. 1 is equal 
to our No. Uniform, 
but slightly lighter. 
Colors : White, Pearl 
Gray, Yale Gray, Light 
Gray, Black, Maroon, 
Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardi- 
nal. The University 
Uniform comprises: the 
University Shirt, any 
style; the University 
Pants, any style; the 
University Stockings, 
all wool, No. IR; the 
University Cap, any 
style; the University 
Web Belt, or al' leather. 
The University Uni- 
form, complete, $12.50. 
Net price to clubs or- 
dering for entire team. 




JOHN J. McGRAW, 
Manager-Captain New Yorks, National League 



Spalding'' s Athletic Library. 



per suit, $10.00. No extra charge for detachable sleeves nor for lettering 
shirts with name of club. 

The Interscholastic Uniform No. 2. Made of same grade of material 
as our higher-priced uniforms, but of lighter weight flannel. Substan- 
tially made and a most serviceable outfit. Colors : White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Brown, 
Green, Cardinal. This is one of our most popular suits, and will give the 
best of satisfaction. It can usually be worn two seasons. Interscholastic 

Shirt, any style; Inter- 
scholastic Pants, any 
style; Interscholastic 
Wool Stockings, No. 
2R; Interscholastic 
Quality Cap, any style; 
Iiterscholastic Web 
Bait. The Interscholas- 
t'c Uniform, complete, 
$ ).65. Net price to 
clubs ordering for en- 
tire team, $8.00 per 
suit. No extra charge 
for lettering shirts 
with name of club 
nor for detachable 
sleeves. 

The Club Special 
Uniform No, 3 is made 
of good quality flannel 
i 1 a variety of very de- 
sirable patterns. Well 
finished and a most ex- 
cellent outfit for ama- 
tsur clubs. Colors: 
White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, 
Black, Maroon, Royal 
Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Cardinal, A 
most desirable young 
man's suit. Elegantly 
made, and of good, 
strong, handsome 
material. On exactly 
same patterns as the 
League suits. The Club 
Special Uniform No. 3 
comprises the follow- 
ing: the Club Special 
Shirt, any style: the 
Club Special Pants, 
any style; the Club 
Special Stockings, all 
wool. No. 3R; the Club 
Special Cap, any style; 
the Club Special Web 
Belt. The price of the 
Club Special Uniform, 
complete, is $7.00, and 
the net price to clubs 
ordering for entire 
JAMES COLLINS, team, per suit, $5.50. 

Manager-Captain Bostons. American League. There is no extra 




Spalding's Athletic Library 

charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves. 
The Amateur Special Uniform No. 4 is made of good quality flannel 
and compares favorably with uniforms of other makers quoted at a much 
higher price. It is an excellent wearing uniform, cut and finished as 
well as higher-priced suits, and is very popular with the younger base 
ball players. Colors: White, Light Gray, Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy 
Blue Green. The Amateur Special Uniform No. 4 consists of the fol- 
lowing articles : the Amateur Special Shirt, any style; the Amateur 
Special Pants, padded; the Amateur Special Stockings No. 4R; the 
Amateur Special Cap. styles 21 and 5 only; the Amateur Special Web 
Belt A single Amateur Special Uniform, complete, costs $5.00, but the 
net price to clubs ordering for entire team is $4.00 per suit. No extra 
charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves. 

The Spalding Junior Uniform No, 5 is made expressly for clubs com- 
posed of boys and youths, and will stand the hnrdest kind of wear. It is 
made and trimmed in first-class style. Colors: Maroon, Green, Blue Gray, 
Brown Mix. The Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5 is made up o± the 
articles enumerated herewith: the Spalding Junior Shirt, any style; the 
Spalding Junior Pants, padded; the Spalding Junior Cap, styles 21 and 5 
only; the Spalding Junior Belt, the Spalding Junior Stockings. Ihe 
Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5, complete, costs $4.00. To clubs ordering 
nine or more uniforms, the price is $3.00 per suit. There is no extra 
charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves. 

The Spalding Youths' Uniform No. 6. The price at which this unitorm 
is sold should make it extremely popular. It is very well made of good 
Quality Gray material, and consists of the Spalding Youths Shirt button 
front with one felt letter only; the Spalding Youths' Pants, padded; the 
Spalding Youths' Stockings; the Spalding Youths' Cap style 21; the 
Spalding Youths' Belt. The Spalding Youths' Uniform No. 6, complete, 
costs $2.00, and the net price to clubs ordering nine or more uniforms is 

^^The'prices of Spalding's Base Ball Shirts are as follows : ''The Spald- 
ine:" Shirt, any style, with name of club, $6.00; ' University Shirt, any 
style, with name of club, $5.00; "Interscholastic" Shirt any style with 
name of club, $4.00; "Club Special" Shirt, any style, with name of club 
$2.75; "Amateur Special" Shirt, any style with name of club. $2.00, 
"junior" Shirt, any style, with name of club, $1.50. 

Spalding's Base Ball Pants cost : The Spalding " Pants, any style, 
per pair, $6.00; "University" Pants, any style, per pair $5.00: Interschol- 
aiti?' Pants, any style, per pair. $3.75; ''Club Special" Pants, any style 
per pair. $2.75; "Amateur Special" Pants, padded, per pair. $2.00, 
*^ Junior" Pants, padded, per pai r. $1.50 . 

The Pittsburg club has adopted the idea of wearing a collarless jersey 
with striped sleeves under the flannel shirt, the sleeves of which extend 
witn stripea ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ elbow.displaying the striped jersey under- 

neath, and matching the striped stockings. While 
the solid gray body is considered most suitable, they 
can be made up in any combination, but to order 
only, and orders should be placed early. 
They cost $2.50 ea ch. 

The shoe used by all the best players 
is The Spalding Highest Quality Base 
Ball Shoe, which is hand-made through- 
out and of specially selected kangaroo 
leather. Extreme care is taken m its 
general construction, and no pams or 
Ixpense spared in making this shoe 
not only of the very highest in quali^. 
but a perfect shoe in every detail, ihe 
plates, made exclusively for this shoe. 






Spalding' s Athletic Library 

are of the finest hand-forged razor steel and firmly riveted to heel and 
sole. They cost $6.00 per pair. 

The Spalding- Sprinting Shoe is made of same quality as our No. 2-0 
shoe, but built on the famous Spalding running shoe last. They weigh 
about eighteen ounces to the pair and are made with extra care through- 
out. Per pair, $6.50. 

The Spalding Club Special Shoe is made of carefully selected satin calf- 
skin, machine sewed, very substantially constructed, and a first-class shoe 
in every particular. Steel plates riveted to heel and sole. Per pair, $5.00. 
The Spalding Amateur Special Shoe is made of good quality calfskin, 
machine sewed; a serviceable and durable shoe, and one we can specially 
recommend. Plates riveted to heel and sole. Per pair, $3.50. 
The Spalding Junior Shoe. A leather 
shoe complete with plates. Made on regu- 
lar base ball shoe last and an excellent 
shoe for junior teams. Per pair, $2.00. 

Spalding's Beveled Edge Shoe Plates, 
made of razor steel, are the kind used by 
all League players. They cost 50 cents 
for a pair of toe plates and 50 cents for a "'"'' 

pair of heel plates. 
TOB Toe and heel plates of good, quality can be bought fcj 

25 cents a pair, 
Spalding's Pitchers' Toe Plate is worn on the toe 
and affords a thorough protection to the shoe, and at 
the same time a most valuable assistant in pitching. 
Made for right or left shoe. Made of aluminum, they 
cost 50 cents, and of brass, 25 cents. 

Every player needs an ankle supporter and the best 
made is the Hackey Patent Ankle Supporter. It is 

worn over or under stocking and supports the ankle ad- 
mirably, while not interfering in any way with free move- 
ments. It reheves pain immediately and cures a sprain in 
a remarkably short time. In ordering, size of shoe worn 
should be given. 

No. H. Made of soft tanned leather, best quality. Per 
pair, $1.00. 

No. SH. Good quality sheepskin, lined, bound and reinforced. Per 
pair, 50 cents. 

No. CH. Black duck, lined and bound, leather reinforced. Per pair, 
25 cents. 

In stockings, the best cost $1.75 per pair, and range in price down to 25 
cents for a cotton pair. Belts and caps also come in a great variety, both 
of styles and prices. 





Every player should have a uniform bag to keep his outfit clean and in 
good shape. A canvas one costs $2.50, and when made of fine bag leather, 
$5.00. 

A club should also have an official scorer and a score book, A very good 
score book, with board cover, to hold 22 games, can be bought for 25 cents. 



A complete list of base ball goods will be found in Spalding's Base Ball 
catalogue which will be sent free to any address by A. G. Spalding & Bros, 
from their stores in any of the following cities: New York, Chicago, 
Philadelphia, San Francisco, St. Louis, Boston, Buffalo, Baltimore, Den- 
ver, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Washington, Pittsburg, Syracuse, New 
Orleans, Cincinnati. Montreal, Canada. 



A SPECIAL AWARB '!° miW PRIZE 



e 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base B all and Athletic Sup plies shown at the World's Fair. 

J 



S 



/f' 




% 



THE SPALDING OFFICIAL LEAGUE BALL 

Used exclusively by the National League, Minor Leagues, and by 
all Intercollegiate and other Associations for over a quarter of a 
century. Each ball wrapped in tinfoil and put in a separate box 
and sealed in accordance with the regulations of the National 
League and American Association. Warranted to last a full game 
when used under ordinary conditions. 

Each, $1.25 



(U 



S\ A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 

[New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans _ 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can, London, England 



A SPfCIAL AWARD "i!" CRAND MtlZE 



^ 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



S 




The Spalding 
'Varsity League 

No. X. Each, $1.00 



Regulation size and weight, fine 
selected horsehide cover, rubber 
center, all wool yarn and far su- 
perior in material and workman- 
ship to any of the various imita- 
tions of our Official League Ball. 
Warranted to last a full game without losing its elasticity or shape. 

Spalding Interscholastic League 

No. XB. Same quality as the 'Varsity League, but smaller 
in size. Warranted to last a full game. - - Each, 50c. 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U. 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



X SPECIAL AWARD ':° (RAIND PRIZE 



M 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

" and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, '^ 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplie s shown at the World's Fair. 



/^ 




^ 



Spalding Official ^^^^ with horsehlde cover, 

T> 9 J A rubber center and wound 

UOyS League .^j^h wool yam. same as 

No. IB. Each, 75c. our Official League Ball in 

every respect except slightly smaller in size. It is 

especially designed for junior clubs (composed of boys 

under sixteen years of age), and all games in which 

this ball is used will be recognized as legal games, 

the same as if played with the Official League Ball. 

Warranted to last a full game. 
Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports. 



J 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U. 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cmcmnati 
Montreal. Can. London. England 



ASPECIALAWARD'^r GRAND PRIZE 

[[ were won by A. G. S I' ALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana j 

^---) ^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete ^ (—-^ 
/p— -^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, ^Or\ 
» Base Ball and Athletic Supp lie s shown at the World's Fair. I 



rr —■ \ 




High Flyer 



No. 10. A very lively ball; the inside is all rubber, making it the 
liveliest ball ever offered at the price. Put up in a separate box 
and sealed Each, 25c. 

Boys' Favorite 

No. 7. Horsehide cover and well constructed. An excellent large 
size ball for boys. Put up in a separate box and sealed. Each, 25c. 



Boys' Amateur 



No. 14. This ball is a little under regulation size, has a sheepskir. 
cover, and is very lively. Put up in a separate box and 
sealed Each, 15c. 



Boys' Lively 



No. 9B. A good Boys' Lively ball* juvenile size, two-piece cover. 

Each ball trade-marked Each, 10c. 

Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports. 



«=J 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



^ 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPECIALAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

I Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fail 




Spalding 

Sun 
Protecting 

Mask 



This mask is used by practically all catchers 
on league, college and semi-professional 
teams. The patent sun shade protects the 
eyes without obstructing the view. Mask is 
made throughout of finest steel wire, extra 
heavy black enameled. Fitted with molded 
leather chin strap, hair filled pads and spe- 
ial elastic head band. 

No. 4-0. Each, $4.00 

for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports 



/> 



NewT 
Bostoi 
Buffal 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



8=, 



Montreal, Can. London. England 



ilSPECIAL AWARD '^r GRAND PRIZE 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
■^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 
-^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 



g 




Neck 



Protecting 
Mask 

Careful players realize 
the value of the neck pro- 
tecting attachment with 
which this mask is fitted. 
The arrangement is made 
so as not to interfere in 
the slightest with free 
movements and it affords 
absolute protection to the 
neck. Finest steel wire, 
extra heavy and black 
enameled to prevent re- 
flection of light. 
No. 3-Oe Each, $3.00 

Regulation 
League Mask 

Made of heavy, soft an- 
nealed steel wire. Well 
finished and reliable in 
every particular. 

BLACK ENAMELED 

No. OX. Each, $2.00 

BRIGHT WIRE 

No. 0. Each, $1.50 



r\ 



SPALDING & BROS. 



(U. 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can, London, England 



It SPECIAL AWARD 'r CRAND PRIZE 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904. for the best, most complete /^ . : 

anomost attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, V^irv 
o ,• , air. ] I 



Base Ball and Athletic Sup plies shown at the World's Fair 
-O 




Spalding 

, Special League 

Mask 

Black Enameled 

For the ordinary player there 
is no mask more suitable than 
our League style, which is 
made on our special form as 
approved by the best players 
in this country. Extra heavy 
and best annealed steel wire 
black enameled. Fittings of 
best quality throughout. 

No. 2-0. Each, $2.50 



No. 2-0 



Spalding 
Amateur Mask 

Bright Wire 

Same size and general style of 
the League mask. Substan- 
tially made and warranted 
perfectly safe. 
No. A. Each, SLOG 

No. A 
Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports 




£X1 



^ 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U^ 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPECIAL AWARD "^r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

I Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




S\ 



Spalding 
Regulation Mask 

Bright Wire 
Made in same style as our Am- 
ateur mask, but without head 
or chin piece. Warranted. 
No. L. Each, 75c. 



No. L 

Spalding 
Boys' Amateur Mask 




^ 



Bright wire No. B 

Exactly same quality as our No. A mask, only smaller in size. 

An absolutely safe mask 

for boys. 

No. B. Each, $1.00 

Spalding 
Youths' Mask 

Bright Wire 

Well padded. No head or 

chin piece. 

No. C. Each, 50c. 

No. D. Each, 25c. 




No. C 



No. D 



^ 



^ 



A. C. 



SPALDING & BROS. (? 

New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPfCMLAWWrCRAND PRIZE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 



S 



/^ 



"^ 



Spalding Inflated Body Protectors 




We were the first to 
introduce an inflated 
body protector, made 
under the Gray pat- 
ent, and the method 
of inflation used then 
has been retained in 
the improved style, 
with the addition of a 
special break at the 
bottom, which makes 
it more phable and 
convenient. Made of 
best rubber, inflated 
with air. When not 
in use the air may be 
let out and the pro- 
tector rolled into a 
very small package. 



No. 2-0. Special quality, covering of extra fine 

selected material. .... Each, $7.50 
No. 0. League Catchers' Protector. . " 5.00 
No. I. Amateur Catchers' Protector. " 3.50 

No. 2. Boys' Catchers' Protector. . " 2.00 

Umpires' Body Protectors 

Made to order only. Patterns showing exact size 
and shape required must be sent with order. $10.00 

Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports. 



91 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



(L^ 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cmcmnati 
Montreal, Can. London. England 



A SPECIAL AWARD '^r GRAND PRIZE 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

' and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair 



s 



S paldin g 
"Professional** Catchers* MitL 



^ 




rxJ 



The facing of this mitt is white buck specially selected and 
absolutely the best quality procurable. Made without heel 
pad; padding in accordance with the ideas of the best profes- 
sional catchers in this country. Sides and back are of the 
finest quality calfskin, padded with the best hair felt, raw- 
hide lacing at the back, strap-and-buckle fastening, reinforced 
and laced at the thumb. This mitt is slightly smaller than 
our Perfection No. 7-0, and in weight is somewhat lighter. 



No. 8-0. Each, $7.00 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



(L, 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



A SVECIAl AWARD'S" (RAND PRIZE 



^ 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base B all and Athletic Sup plies shown at the World's Fair 

J 



S 



$nmm ♦• perfection" catchers' mitt 




No 7-0 

THIS mitt we consider about as near perfection 
as it is possible to come in making an article 
of this kind. The leather is of finest quality 
calfskin, padding of best hair felt obtainable and 
every other detail of manufacture has been carefully 
considered, including patent lace back with raw- 
hide lacing. Thumb reinforced and laced, doub e 
row of stitching on heel pad. strap-and-buckle 
fastening at back. 
No. 7-0. Each, $6.00 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS 



?=. 



fN^York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
BoLn Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buff^k) Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cmcinnati 
Montreal. Can. London, England 



A SttaiU. AWARD'ii'fiRAIWIIiIZE 



■ B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair 



/^ 



S 



Youths' Mitt — Patent Lace Back 



■^ 




AVERY service- 
able youths' 
mitt. Face and finger 
piece made of velvet 
tanned brown leather, 
sides and back of firm 
tanned leather; rein- 
forced and laced at 
thumb and double row 
of stitching on heel 
pad; strap-and-buckle 
fastening at back. 

No. CC. 
Each, 50c. 



Spalding Youths' Mitt— Patent Lace Back 



V 



A GREAT favorite; 
made of extra 
quality firm tanned 
oak leather; well pad- 
ded and substantially 
made; double row of 
stitching on heel pad; 
reinforced and laced 
thumb, strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back. 

No. BB. 

Each, 50c. 




A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



G=. 



New York Chicago ot. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Jialtimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPECMlAWJUtD'rCRJUWPRIZE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the "World's Fair. 




Spalding 
Youths' Mitt 

Patent Lace Back 
Superior quality 
youths' mitt. Made 
with extra quality 
white buck, face and 
finger-piece extremely 
tough and durable; 
well padded; reinforced 
and laced at thumb and 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back. 

NO. AB. Each, $1.00 

Spalding 
Practice Mitt 

Patent Lace Back 
Men's size. Face and 
back of asbestos buck, 
sides of firm tanned 
leather. Reinforced / 
and laced at thumb, | 
double row of stitching 1 
on heel pad; strap-and- \ 
buckle fastening at l\ 
back. 



NO. B. Each, $1.00 



M) \ 



'n A. C. SPALDINC & BROS. g^_-j^ 



ASttCULAWlRDTCeiND KlZf 



m 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 



S 




SOdldinS Made of special tanned leaher, 

«*f on<rif^'* Mitt ""^'^ ^°^^ ^""^ P^^^^^^' ^^^""'^^ 
l^eague jrmi. padded. An old favorite. 

No. 5-0. Each, $4.00 



Tl 



SOdldinS Extra large and heavily pad- 

^^ M*f* ^^^* V^^v^t tanned leather 
'• ^^^ * ■■^•' face and special tanned leather 
finger-piece and back. Extremely vi^ell made. 

No. OA. Each. $2.00 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 






I New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

I Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

I Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can, London, England 



A SPECIAL AWARD ^^ GRAKD PRIZE 

' were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana j 

B Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete ^ r-—^ 
and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, '^-^ 
ise Ball a nd Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. )| 




Bur /I 
t / 



Spald 
Amateur 
Mitt 

Made of extra qual- 
ity asbestos buck, 
perspiration proof, 
extremely tough 
and durable. A 
very popular mitt. 

No. A. 
Each, $1.50 



Spalding 
No. C MiLL 

Face and finger- 
piece of special 
velvet tanned 
brown leather ; 
sides and back of 
firm tannedleather. 
Superior quality 
throughout. 

No. C. 
Each, $1.00 



SPALDING & BROS. g ^ 

New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore 



Denver 

^^^^^„ „ ™^„.„ Kansas City New Orleans _ 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal. Can. London, England 



fI 



athletic contests the implements and ^^^* 
apparatus must conform to the official rules CJ 
as laid down by the governing bodies of the ^^ ' 
various sports, the object being to enable all contestants tci| 
pete under uniform conditions and with the same kind of an iS 
ment, for a record in any sport will not be allowed unh 
ofFxial implement is used. That is why Spalding impldt 
are always selected, because they never vary in weig 
measurement, but invariably conform to the rules. . , 




1^1 Al^ „f,L 



HE officials of the Louisiana Purchase 
ExjX)sition, recognizing the importeince 
of the OLYMPIC GAMES and the value of 
establishing authentic Olympic records, selected Spalding Athletic 
Implements for exclusive official use in connection with the 
Olympic Games (held in the Stadium of the Exposition, from 
le May to November) because of their acknowledged superiority, 
i reliability and official standing. For over a quarter of a century 
A G. Spalding & Bros.' implements have been officially used. 




'T'HE buiMinjc in the background is the Model Gymnasium, which 
•^ was entirely equipped by A. G. Spalding" & Bros, with an 
exhibit that was pronounced a model one by American and 
European experts and the International Jury of the Exposition, 





ASPECIALAWARD'^r GRAND PRIZE 



e 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World 's Fair 

J o 



s 




Send for Spalding's handsomely 

illustrated catalogue of 

athletic sports. 




Spalding 
No. 4 Mitt 

Men's size, improved 
style. Face and back of 
asbestos buck; extra 
heavily padded; rein- 
forced and laced at thumb 
joint and double row of 
stitching on heel pad. 

No. 4. Each, 50c. 



Spalding 
Junior Mitt 

PATENT LACE BACK 

Most popular mitt made; 
face and back of asbestos 
buck; well padded; laced 
thumb; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. 

No. CB. Each, 25c. 



J/ 



^ 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



(L=^ 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cmcmnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



A SPECIAL 4WARB 'r CRANft PKHE 



e 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 



S 



fr 



s\ 



SPALDING 



5 MITT 

Improved style; 
face and back 
made of asbestos 
buck; lace thumb; 
well padded and 
double row of 
stitching on heel 
pad. 

No, 5. Each 25c. 

SPALDING No. 7 MITT 





Face of asbestos buck; canvas back; good 

size and well padded. 

No. 7, Each, IOC. 



J 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS 



(U. 



(New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cmcmnati 
Montreal. Can. London. England 



ASPECIALAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 



d 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



s 




"DECKER PATENT" 



]y[ADE same as our No. O Mitt, with the addition 
of a heavy piece of sole leather on back for extra 
protection to the hand and fingers. 

No. OX. Each, $3.00 
SPALDING No. O MITT 

pace, sides and finger-piece made of velvet tanned 
leather and the back of selected asbestos buck, 
well padded. Well known for reliability. 



Each, $2.50 




A. C. SPALDING 

I New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
[Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincmnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



JtSPECIALtWARB'ii'eitANDIitlZE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for tha best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair 



s 



/^ 



^ 



SPALDING 
FIRST BASEMEN'S MITT 




\J 



TIJIGHEST quality material and workmanship and 
adapts itself to the conformation of the hand 
without any necessity for breaking in. The only 
really correct first basemen's mitt. Made of fine 
selected and specially tanned calfskin, extremely 
well made throughout, leather lined and padded to 
meet the special requirements of a baseman's mitt; 
rawhide lacing all round; strap-and-buckle fastening 
at back. 

No. BX. Each, $4.00 

Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports. 



r^. 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



^ 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London. England 



A SPECIAL AWARD «!° ffiAND PRIZE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athleti c Sup plies sh own at th e World's Fair, 

J O 



S 




■^ 



Professional 

First 

Basemen's 

Mitt 

Composed of same quality 
materials and workman- 
ship as in our No. BX First 
Basemen's Mitt. It has no 
heel pad and is made up 
especially for professional 
use; strap-and-buckle fas- 
tening at back. 

Each, $4.00 

No. CX First 

Basemen's 

Mitt 

Fine quality and finish; 
made on same lines as our 
No. BX Mitt; face of spe- 
cially tanned drab leather; 
back of firm tanned brown 
leather; extra well padded 
at wrist and thumb; laced 
all around; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. 

Each, $2.00 



5) A. C. SPALDING & BROS. g ^ 

New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



A SKCIIU. AWJtK»«:° mm PRIZE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 




S 



No. DX 

First Basemen's 

Mitt 

Men's size; a good 
ariicle at a moderate 
price; made of oak 
tan specially selected 
leather, laced all 
around; a very easy- 
fitting mitt; strap- 
and -buckle fastening 
at back. 
Each, $1.50 

NO. EX 

First Basemen's 

Mitt 

An excellent mitt for 
boys; made of good 
quality white leather, 
laced all around; 
suitably padded and 
will give very good 
service ; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back. 
Each, $1.00 

Send for catalogue of 
athletic sports. Free. 



& BROS. 



(L=, 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San,Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cmcmnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPECIALAWARD'^r GRAND PRIZE 

, were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

-^^"^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 
-^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



^r^ NO. 




Spalding 
2XS inflelders' 
Glove 



A special glove with fea- 
tures that will appeal to 
the professional player. 
Made extra long, of se- 
lected velvet tanned buck- 
skin, lined and lightly 
padded. Has no heel 
pad. Made in rights and 
lefts. 

N0.2XS. Each, $2.50 



Spalding 

NO. XS infielders' 

Glove 

Mans' size glove. Made 
of good quality oil tanned 
leather, well finished and 
exceedingly durable; 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad, and nicely 
padded. Made in rights 
and lefts. 
No.XS. Each, $1.50 



Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports. 




J) 



J) A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U. 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal. Can. London, England 



ASPEClALAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplie s shown at the World 's Fair, 

G 



s 



Spalding — 

Professional Infielders' Glove 



/imrK 




I 



OUR No. PX Infielders' Glove is made up on 
lines suggested by prominent professional 
players. Quality and workmanship cannot be sur- 
passed The quality of buckskin used in making up 
this glove is the finest we have been able to obtain, 
and all other items of manufacture have been care- 
fully looked into. It is heavily padded around edges 
with fine quality felt, and padding extends well up 
into the little finger. Has no heel pad, but is made 
extra long to protect wrist. 

PX. Each, $3.00 



No. 

Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Soprts. 



'^\ 



SPALDING & BROS, 



^=^ 



Boston Minneapota Baltimore Kan^s u^^ Cincinnati 

Buffalo PMlaj.lW-.»,,Wash'°^" ^'^^L^n^on^Sand 



A$PECIALAWARD''8''(iRAND PRIZE 



e 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



S 




^Spalding 
Men's Size 
infielders' Glove 



1 



I Made in style similar 
/ to our No. PX profes- 
sional glove, but of 
material same as in 
our No. 15. Has no 
heel pad and is extra 
long. Made in rights 

and lefts. 
No. 15L. Each, $1.00 

Send for Spalding's Complete 



Spalding 
Men's Size 
inflelders' Glove 

A well made glove, 
improved style. Made 
of extra fine quality 
brown leather, well 
padded; double row of / 
stitching on heel pad. 
Made in rights and 

lefts. 
No. 15. Each, $1.00 




Catalogue of all Athletic Sports. 



^ 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



(^ 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London. England 



ASPECUlAWARDTCRANh PKHE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



s 



Spalding 

Youths' Size 

Infielders' Gloves 



This glove is well made of soft 
tanned white leather, nicely pad- 
ded; leather bound, and a first-class 
article in every way. 

No. 14. Each, 50c. 





Youths' size. Made of asbestos 
buck and well padded ; double 



row of stitching on heel pad. 

Best quarter glove on the 

market. 



A youths' glove; all leather, 
good quality, well made and 
padded; double row of stitch- 
ing on heel pad. 

No. 17. Each, 25c. No. 18. Each, 25c. 

All styles made in rights and lefts. 
Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports 



I New"! 
Bostoi 
Buff a] 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



^=^ 



mi^York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
BoSon Minnipolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
BufSlo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Sjnracuse Cmcmnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPECIALAWARD'^r GRAND PRIZE 



n 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base B all and At hletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



S 




DCr 



Spalding 

NcXLInfielders' 

Glove 

Made in style similar to 
our No. PX professional 
glove, but of white tanned 
horsehide. Has no heel 
pad and is made extra 
long. 

No. XL. Each, $1.50 



Spalding 

No. X Infielders' 

Glove 

A good all-around glove, 
improved style. Made of 
good quality white tanned 
horsehide, well padded 
and leather lined; double 
row of stitching on heel 
pad. Will give fexcellent 
service. 

No. X. Each, $1.50 

Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports 



='N 




JDQ. 



(U. 



S) A. C, SPALDING & BROS. 

New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



A$PECIALAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 

[ were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana j 

'^—3 ^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete /^ ^—-J 
r7-—^ andmostattractiveinstallationof Gymnastic Apparatus, ^~-::^ 
I [ Base Ball and Athletic Supp lie s shown at the World's Fair. ] l 



SPALDING YOUTHS' SIZE 
INFIELDERS' GLOVES 



Our best youths' glove, made 
throughout of selected vel- 
vet tanned buckskin. Qual- 
ity of material, workmanship 
and style same as our No. 
2X men's glove; an article 
of particular merit. Made 
in rights and lefts. 

NO. 2XB. Each, $2.00 



A good youths' size 
glove. Made of fine qual- 
ity white tanned horse- 
hide. Similar in material, 
workmanship and style 
to our No. X men's 
glove. Made in rights 
and lefts. 

NO. XB. Each, $1.00 




Send for Spalding's Complete 

Catalogue of all Athletic 

Sports. 




=3 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



(L^ 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

SoSon MinnfapoHs Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cmcmnati 

Montreal. Can. London. England 



A SPECIAL AWARD ^r GRAND PRIZE 

^ were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

*^-— J ^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete ^ f—^ 
(r-—^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, ^-^ 
I [ Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. ] 







Spalding 
Men's Size 
Hnfielders' Gloves 

Made of good quality 
soft suede tanned white 
leather, leather lined, 
nicely padded ; double 
row of stitching on heel 
pad. 

No. 12. Each. 75c. 



Spalding 
Men's Size 
Inflelders' Gloves 

A good glove, full size, 
improved style. Good 
quality soft tanned white 
leather, nicely padded; 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad. 

No. 16. Each, 50c. 

Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of All Athletic Sports. 







^_ % A. C. SPALDING & BROS. (? 

New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



\ maa. award "p craind PRizt 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fai 



s 



e 



Spalding 

Regulation 

Inlielders' Glove 



This glove has retained its pop- 
ularity year after year, and 
to-day is acknowledged to be 
the most practical in style and 
get-up of any on the market. 
Made of selected velvet tanned 
buckskin, lined and correctly 
padded with finest felt. High- 
est quality workmanship 
throughout ; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. No bet- 
ter made at any price. 

No. 2X. Each. $2.50 





Spalding 

No.AXInfielders' 

Glove 

A very popular style. Made 
throughout of specially tanned 
calfskin. Padded with best 
quality felt ; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. Highest 
quality workmanship through- 
out. 

No. AX. Each, $2.50 



S\ A- C. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U, 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cmcmnati 
Montreal, Can. London. England 



A SPECIAL AWARD^2[''GRA^D PRIZE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base B all and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair 

D G 



s 





Spalding No. 5X Fielders' Mitt 

An exceedingly good mitt at a popular price; the face made of 
white tanned buckskin, brown leather back; laced thumb; con- 
structed throughout in a most substantial manner; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back, .... Each, $1.00 



Spalding No. 6X Boys' Fielders' Mitt 

A substantial mitt for boys; made thooughout of a good quality 
brown cape leather, well padded and laced thumb, and without 
doubt the best mitt of the kind ever sold at the price. Each, 50c. 



Spalding No. 7X 
Boys' Fielders' Mitt 

Made of asbestos buck, well 

padded and substantially made; 

laced thumb. 

No. 7X. Each. 25c. 

Send for Spalding's handsome 

catalogue of all athletic sports. 

Mailed free to any address. 



S) A. C. SPALDING & BROS. g ^ 

New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 




tSPECMltWARD^rCKAIND PRIZE 



1 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
~N Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 
-^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparati 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World' 






plete /^ ^-— >* 
atus, ^~— »\ 
's Fair. M 



Spalding No. 3X Fielders' Mitt 

jMade of the very best 
and softest white tanned 
buckskin; the thumb and 
at wrist is extra well pad- 
ded; laced thumb, leather 
lined. Our highest qual- 
ity Fielders' Mitt, the 
finest procurable and of 
the best workmanship; 
none better made for 
the purpose; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. 




r\ 



No. 3X. Each, $2.50 

Spalding No. 4X Fielders' Mitt ^ 

Style much improved; 
made of specially tanned 
drab leather, well padded 
with fine felt, leather 
lined, and carefully sewed 
and finished; laced 
thumb; strap-and-buckle 
fastening at back. 
No. 4X. Each, $1.50 

Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports. 




A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



^ 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincmnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



A SPECIAL AWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair 



S 



-THE- 

Spalding Mushroom Bat 

PATENTED 

IN this bat a principle has been utilized which makes a bat 
of the same weight many times more effective than the 
ordinary style under certain conditions, and as an all- 
round bat we have received many letters from prominent 
professional players testifying to their appreciation of the 
good points of its construction. They say: " Both balance 
and model are perfect." Only the very best quality of air 
dried timber has been used and every one is carefully tested 
by an expert before leaving our factory. The knob arrange- 
ment at the end of the bat enables us to get a more even dis- 
tribution of weight over the whole length than is possible 
under the old construction, and for certain kinds of play 

the bat is practically invaluable. 
We recommend it heartily to our customers, feeling certain 
that they will find in the combination of good qualities which 
it possesses something that they have sought for in vain else- 
where—a perfect bat. 

I NO. M. The Spalding Moshroom Plain Bat, Special Flnlsb. Each. $i.oo 
NO. MT. The Spalding Mushroom Taped Bat. Taped Handle. " l.oo 



^ 



New York, Sept. 22, igoj. 
For a long time I have been trying to 
find a bat that would balance when chok- 
ing. Not until I used the Mushroom Bat, 
invented by Jack Pickett, have I found a 
bat that was up to my idea. This bat is 
used exclusively by the New York players. 
Yours truly, 

JOHN J. McGRAVV. 
Manager New Yo.k B. B. Club. 

In all ray experience as a base ball player 
I have not found a more satisfactory base 
ball bat than the Spalding Mushroom Bat. 
The timber is the best I have seen ; the 
balance and model of the bat is perfect. 
Yours truly, 
JAMES J. CALLAHAN, 
Manaffer-Captain Chicagro American Leaarue Club. 



Chv 



Oct. 14, 1903. 



I have played professional base ball for 
the last fifteen years and have tried all 
kinds of bats, but no bat has given me 
such good service as the Spalding Mush- 
room bat, introduced by Jack Pickett. 
Quality and balance are perfect. 
Yours truly, 

WM. GLEASON, 
Captain Philadelphia National League B. B. Club. 



Chicago, Oct. 14, 1903. 
The Spalding Mushroom Bat, intro- 
duced by Jack Pickett, receives my hearty 
endorsement. My experience as a ball 
player enables me to thoroughly appreciate 
its good qualities. Yours truly, 

CHAS. A. COMISKEY, 
President Chicago American League Club. 
Chicago, Oct. 14, 1903. 
In all our experience as base ball players we have not found a bat more satisfactory 
than the Spalding Mushroom Bat, introduced by Jack Pickett. 

JAMES F. SLAGLE JOHN EVERS F. L. CHANCE 

J. KLING J. MCCARTHY JOE TINKER 

Dr. J. P. CASEY D.JONES or Chicago National League Club. 



-^ 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U, 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



\ SPECIAL AWARD ""S" GRAND PRIZE 

[ were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

'>-— 5 ^ Purchase Exposition. 1904. for the best, most complete ^ 'J 

(r-—^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 'Ors 
M Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. ) 



^ 



SPALDING 
GOLD MEDAL BATS 




In 

■plac- 
ing the 
Spalding 
Gold- ■ 
Bats in our 
line we do so 
to emphasize 
the fact that in 
bat making some- 
thing more than 
nufactur- 
ing skill is neccs- 
eary. The man w 
makes a base ball 
should know just 
is required, not mertly 
in a general way but in 
a special sense, and when 
he is shaping the timber 
there must 

the knowledge and skill re- 
quired to shape it so that the 
balance will be perfect and 
the bulk left in the correct place. 
This is something that comes only 
through experience, and we claim 
that a bat-making career extending 
over twenty-nine years, with un 
equalled facilities at our command, 
should be considered when players 
decide whose bats they will use. 



p r o- 
1 i s e 
that these 
will be 
found per- 
fect in balance, 
finish and qual- 
ity of timber, and 
in placing our 
trade-mark and mark 
of superiority upon 
them we do so with per- 
fect confidence that they 
will sustain the reputation 
of A. G. Spalding & Bros, 
for furnishing goods of satis- 
factory quality. 
All Spalding Gold Medal Bata 
re made of most carefully selec- 
ted best white ash, seasoned in 
open sheds for three years (not kiln 
dried). Each bat is passed under 
the critical eye of one of the best 
known old-time base ball players and 
carefully tested before being packed. 



No. CM. Spa]<fing Cold Medal Plain Bat, golden finish. ... Each, $ 1 .00 
No. CMT. Spalding Cold Medal Taped BM, white wax finish. - - " 1. 00 

No. GMB. Spal<fing Boys' Cold Medal Plain Bat, golden finish, boys' dze. " .50 



=9C: 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



^ 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can, London, England 



ASPECIUAWARD'S'CRAIND PRIZE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base^B all and Athletic Sup plies shown at the World's Fair. 



tF" 



ff 



SPALDING 
TRADE-MARKED BATS 



Since. 1877, when we introduced the Spalding line of trade-marked bats, they have been recognized 
as standard by players to whom, quality is a consideration. Wherever possible, we have improved 
both style and quality from time to time, and the assortment as now made up comprises absolutely 
the most up-to-date and thoroughly trustworthy styles that can be produced. The timber used in 
their construction is seasoned from two to three years before using, thus ensuring not only a 
lighter and stronger bat, but also retaining the life quality and driving power of the natural wood. 



=^ 







SPALDING MEN'S BATS 

No. 3-0. Spalding Wagon Tongue Ash Bat. League quality, special finish, spotted 

burning. ........ Each, BOc. 

No. OX. Spalding "Axletree" Bat, finest straight grained ash; tape wound handle. " 2Bc. 
No. ax. Spalding Black Band Bat, extra quality ash. .... " 26o. 




SPALDING BOYS' BATS 

No. 3X. Spalding Junior league Bat, extra quality ash; spotted burning. . Each, aSo. 

No. aXB. Spalding Boys' Bat, selected quality ash. polished and varnished; 

antique finish. ...... ., ., ., Each, I Oc. 

No. I O. Boys' Hard Wood Bat; good quality. . ^ ., » « " 5c. 



^ 



=9 t 






A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



(?=^ 



I New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

I Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



I Dostor 
Buffal 



A SPfCUl AWARD^r (RAND PRIZE 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 



^-- 




Spalding Bevel 
Edge Shoe Plates 

RAZOR STEEL. 




No. 3-0. Toe Plates. 
Per pair, 50c. 

Professional 

Best Quality Steel 
No. 1. Toe Plates, lOc 
No. IH. Heel Plates, 10c. 



No. 4-0. Heel Plates. 
Per pair, 50c. 



League 



Hardened Steel 
No. 0. Toe Plates, 25c. 
No. 2-0. Heel Plates, 25c. 



Spalding Pitchers' Toe Plate 




Aluminum, 
Brass, . 



A thorough protection 
to the shoe and a most 
valuable assistant in 
pitching. ]\Iade for right 
or left shoe. Used by all 
professionals. 

Each, 50c 

Each, 50c! 

C 



(U> 



^_J) A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 

ifNewYork Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



I New ^ 

I Bostor 

Buffal 



ASPECIALAWARD'^r GRAND PRIZE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 
and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparati 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's 



II let 

us, '^^ ^ 



(T 



=DG= 



S\ 



Spalding Club Special Shoe 




No. o 



Made of carefully selected satin 
calfskin, machine sewed, very , 
substantially constructed, and a / 
first-class shoe in every par- 
ticular. Steel plates riveted to 
heel and sole. 
Per pair, $5.00 



Spalding Amateur Special Shoe 




Made of good quality calfskin, 
machine sewed; a serviceable 
and durable shoe, and one we 
can specially recommend. 
Plates riveted to heel and sole. 
No. 35. Per pair, $3.50 



Spalding Junior Shoe 

A leather shoe, complete with 

plates. Alade on regular base 

ball shoe last and an excellent 

shoe for junior teams. 

No. 37. Per pair, $2.00 

Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports 




^ 



£^ 



^ Ai C. SPALDING & BROS. 

New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincmnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



& SPECIAL AW4RD T CRJtNl) PftHE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



s 



tF- 



^ 



ISe Spalding Highest Quality 
Base Ball Shoe 




No. 2-0 No. 30-S 

Our "Highest Quality" Base Ball Shoe is hand-made throughout 
and of specially selected kangaroo leather. Extreme care is taken 
in its general coustruction, and no pains or expense spared in 
making this shoe not only of the very highest quality, but a per- 
fect shoe in every detail. The plates, made exclusively for this 
shoe, are of the finest hand-forged razor steel and firmly riveted 
to heel and sole. 
No. 2-0. "Highest Quality." Per pair, $6.00 

ISe Spalding Sprinting Shoe 

Same quality as our No. 2-0 shoe, but built on our famous running 

shoe last. Weigh about eighteen ounces to the pair and made 

with extra care throughout. 

No. 30-S. Sprinting Shoe. Per pair. $6.50 

Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports. 



i New 1 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U, 



York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

I Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
I Montreal, Can. London, England 



t SPECUl AW Wr CRilNI) PRIZE 



a 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



S 







Club Special 
Uniform No. 3 

Made of good quality flannel, 
in a variety of very desirable 
patterns. Well finished and a 
most excellent outfit for ama- 
teur clubs. A most desirable 
young men's suit. Elegantly 
made, and of good, strong, 
handsome material. On ex- 
actly same patterns as the 
league suits. 

Club Special Uniform No. 3 

Complete $7.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 

for Entire Team. Suit, $5.50 

Colors: White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy 
Blue, Brown, Cardinal. 

Consisting of: Club Special 
Shirt, any style; Club Special 
Pants, any style; Club Special 
Stockings, No. 3R; Club Spe- 
cial Cap, any style; Club 
Special Web Belt. 



Amateur Special 
Uniform No. 4 

Made of good quality flannel, 
and compares favorably with 
uniforms of other makers 
quoted at a much higher price. 
An excellent wearing uniform, 
cut and finished as well as our 
higher-priced suits. Very pop- 
ular with the younger base 
ball players. 

Amateur SpeciaIUniformNo.4 
Complete $5.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 
for Entire Team. Suit, $4.00 

Colors: White, Light Gray, 
Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy 
Blue, Green. 

Consisting of: Amateur Spe- 
cial Shirt, any style; Ama- 
teur Special Pants, padded; 
Amateur Special Stocki 
No. 4R; Amateur 
Cap, styles 21 and 
Amateur Special Web Belt. 



; .rt.iiia- 
padded; , 
)ckings, / 
Special / 
5 only; / , 



No extra charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for 
detachable sleeves. 



5) A. C* SPALDING & BROS. (f 

New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



A SPECIAL AWARD "i' ORAND PRIZE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 



s 



^ 




The Spalding 
Junior initorm INO. 5 

This uniform is made ex- 
pressly for clubs com- 
posed of boys and youths, 
and will stand the hard- 
est kind of wear, ]\Iade 
and trimmed in lirst-class 

style. 
Spalding Junior Uniform No. 

5. Complete, $4.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 

Nine or more Uniforms, 

Per suit, $3.00 

colors: 

Maroon, Blue Gray, 

Green, Brown Mix. 

No extra charge for lettering 

shirts with name of club nor 

for detachable sleeves. 
Consisting of: Spalding Jun- 
ior Shirt, any style; Spalding 
Junior Pants, padded; Spald- 
ing Junior Cap, styles 21 and 
5 only; Spalding Junior Belt; 
Spalding Junior Stockings. 



The Spalding 
Youths' Uniform No. 6 

The Spalding Youths' Uniform 

No. 6. Complete, $2.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 

nine or more uniforms. 

Per suit, $1.50 

Very well made of good 

quality Gray material. 

CONSISTING OF 

The Spalding Youths' 
Shirt, button front, with 
one felt letter only; The 
Spalding Youths' Pants, 
padded; The _ Spalding 
Youths' Stockings; The 
Spalding Youths' Cap, 
style 21 ; The Spalding 

Youths' Belt. 

The price at which we 

are selling this uniform 

should make it extremely 

popular. 



^= 



:^ 



*n 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



&=^ 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London. England ♦ .- 



A$PECIUAWAeD*!!°6RAND PliIZE 



M 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 



s 



(T 



Ihe Interscholastic Uniform No. 2 

Made of same grade of material as our higher priced 
uniforms, but of lighter weight. This is one of our 
most popular suits and will give the best of satisfac- 
tion. Can usually be worn two seasons. 

Interscholastic Uniform No. 2. 
Complete, 
Net price to clubs ordering for 
Entire Team. . . Suit, 
COLORS: 
White, Pearl Gray, Yale Gray, 
Black, Green, Maroon, 

Navy Blue, Brown, 

Consisting of: Interscholastic 
style; Interscholastic Pants, any style; Inter- 
scholastic Stockings, No. 2R; Interscholastic 
Cap, any style; Interscholastic Web Belt. 

No extra charge for lettering shirts with name of club 
nor for detachable sleeves. 

We have on hand a special flannel. 
Royal Purple, dyed particularly for 
teams connected with the Order of 
Elks. While we do not recommend 
that this be made up solid color in suits, 
still it makes a beautiful 
combination as trimming on 
white flannel, and we are 
making these uniforms now 
in that way in our Nos. o, i 
and 2 qualities only. 



=^ 



$9.65 
$8.00 



Light Gray, 
Royal Blue, 

Cardinal. 

Shirt, any 





?) A. 



G. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U. 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



\ SPECIAL AWARD ^r GRAND PRIZE 

1 1 were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana j 

'^-— ) A Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete ^ ^-—> 
/^-— ^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, ^~r\ 
n Base Ball and Athletic Supp lie s shown at the World's Fair. 1 1 

f 

Spalding Base Ball Shirts (Separate) 

No. 0. "The Spalding" Shirt, 

any style, with name of club, $6.00 
No. 1, "University" Shirt, any 

style, with name of club, $5.00 
No. 2. " Interscholastic " Shirt, 

any style, with name of club, $4.00 
No. 3. " Club Special " Shirt, any 

style, with name of club, $2.75 
No. 4. "Amateur Special" Shirt, 

any style, with name of club, $2.00 
No. 5. "Junior" Shirt, anyvi-v 

style, with name of club, $1.50^^ 







TAPE BOTTOM. 



Spalding Base Ball \ 
Pants (Separate) 



No. 0. "The Spalding" Pants, any style. Pair, $6.00 

No. 1. "University" Pants, any style. " 5.00 

No. 2. "Interscholastic" Pants, any style. " 3.75 

No. 3. "Club Special" Pants, any style. " 2.75 

No. 4. "Amateur Special" Pants, padded. " 2.00 

No. 5. "Junior" Pants, padded. " 1.50 

Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of all Athletic Sports. 



A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U> 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City • New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal. Can. London, England 



A SPECIAL AWtR»«»° fiRAND PKIZE 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 
and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparati 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World 



siaiict 

plete /^ f—-J 
atus, ^ — ^ 
's Fair. | | 



/^ 



^ 



THE SPALDING "OFFICIAL" 
BASKET BALL 




No. M. "Official" Basket, 



Officially adopted and 
must be used in all 
match games. The 
cover is made in eight 
sections, with capless 
ends and of the finest 
and most carefully, se- 
lected pebble grain 
leather. The bladder 
is made specially for 
this ball, of extra qual- 
ity Para rubber. Each 
ball packed complete, 
in sealed box, and guar- 
anteed perfect in every 
detail. 

Ball. Each, $5.00 



Extracts from Official Rule Book 



RULE IL-BALL 
Sec. 3. The ball made by 
A. G. Spalding & Bros, shall 
be the official ball. Official balls 
will be stamped as herewith, 
and will be in sealed boxes. 




RULE IIL— GOALS. 
Sec. 3. The goal made by 
A. G. Spalding & Bros, shall 
be the official goal. 




Sec. 4. The official ball must Sec. 4. The official goal must 

be used in all match games. tU be used in all match games. 



A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U. 



(New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
I Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
I Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal. Can. London, England 



A SPECIAL AWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 

^, were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

^^-— ) ^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete C , — J 
/p— ^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus. ^^~--:^ 
M Base Ball and Athletic Supp lies shown at the World's Fair. ) 

rr -^ 

Spalding Boxing Cloves 




Above illustrates the patent palm lacing and patent palm grip 
with which all out "Corbett pattern" gloves are equipped. With 
these improvements we believe our line is absolutely the finest on 
the market. The patent palm lacing insuring a snug fit at all 
times is a very valuable feature, and the patent palm grip, we 
know, will be appreciated by those who want gloves that are up- 
to-date in every particular. Used by all the champions. 

CORBETT PATTERN 
Prices: $2.00, $2.50. $3.00, $3.25, $4.00, $4.50 per set. 

REGULAR PATTERN 
Prices: $1.00, $1.50 per set. 

For complete description of Spalding Boxing Gloves 

send for Spalding's complete catalogue of athletic 

sports; mailed free to any address. 



"How to Become a Boxer." The best book of instruction ever 
published. Numerous full page illustrations taken from actual 
life. Pictures of all the prominent boxers. Price 10 cents. 



S} A. C. SPALDING & BROS. (t 

New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal. Can. London, England 



B 



were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 



A SPECIAL AWARD ^r GRAND PRIZE 



Spalding 
Patent Striking Bags 

Are made of the best ma- 
terials in their respective 
grades and finished carefully 
and substantially. The blad- 
ders used are all fully guaran- 
teed. All bags equipped with 
"ball and lace" fastening. 

Single End Bags 

Prices: v$i.oo, $1.50, $2.00, 

$2.50, $3.30, $4.00, $5.00, 

$5.50, $7-00. 

Double End Bags 

Prices: $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, 

$2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, 

$5.00. 

For complete description of Spald- 
ing Striking Bags send for Spald- 
ing's Catalogue of all Athletic 
Sports; mailed free to any address. 

"How to Punch the Bag" 

By Young Corbett. Illustrated from photos showing 

the author at his training quarters, with description 

of all the blows. Fancy bag punching also included. 

Price 10 cents. 




A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



(U> 



New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City Newprieana^ 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPEClALAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana ^ 

B Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete /^ f—-^ 
and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, ^^-— r\ 
ase Ball and Athletic Supp lie s shown at the World's Fair. M 



liTe Spalding Official 
Intercollegiate Foot Ball 



/ 



\ 




WE have spared no expense in making this ball perfect in 
every detail, and offer it as the finest foot ball ever pro- 
duced. Each ball is thoroughly tested, packed in a sepa- 
rate box and sealed, so that our customers are guaranteed a 
perfect ball inside when same is received with seal unbroken. A 
polished and nickel-plated brass foot ball inflater and lacing 
needle will be packed with each Intercollegiate foot ball without 
extra charge. Used exclusively by all the leading universities, 
colleges and athletic associations without exception. 

No. J5. Complete, $4.00 

n r 



^ A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 

ffN^WYork Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Bolton Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

BufSk, PhiladSa Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cmcmnati 
Montreal, Can. London. England 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 




Spalding's Athletic Library is devoted to all athletic sports and pas- 
times, indoor and outdoor, and is the recognized American cyclopedia of 
sport. Each book is complete in itself; ant those sports which are gov- 
erned by National Associations always designate Spalding's Athletic 
Library as the official publication. This gives to each book the official 
authority to contain the rules. Each year the books are brought up to 
date, with the latest rules, new ideas, new pictures and valuable informa- 
tion, thus making the series the most valuable of its kind in the world. 
The price, 10 cents per copy, places them in the reach of all, and no one's 
library can be complete unless all numbers are found therein. 




Mo. 12-Association Foot Ball 

Contains valuable information, diagrams of play, and rules for both 
the Gaelic and Association styles of play. Price 10 cents. 

No. 13-Howto Play Hand Ball 

By the world's champion, Michael Egan, 
of Jersey City. This book has been re- 
written and brought up to date in every 
particular. Every play is thoroughly ex- 
plained by text and diagram. The 
numerous illustrations consist of full 
pages made from photographs of 
Champion Egan, showing him in all his 
characteristic attitudes. Price 10 cents. 

No. 14-Curling 

History of the sport; diagram of curling rink; rules for curling; dia- 
grams of play. Price 10 cents. 

No. 23-Canoeing 

By C. Bowyer Vaux. Paddling, sailing, cruising and racing cances 
and their uses; canoeing and camping. Price 10 cents. 

No. 27-College Athletics 

M. C. Murphy, the well-known athletic 
trainer, now with Yale University, the 
author of this book, has written it especi- 
ally for the schoolboy and college man, 
but it is invaluable for the athlete who 
wishes to excel in any branch of athletic 
sport. The subjects comprise the follow- 
ing articles: Training, starting, sprint- 
ing ; how to train for the quarter, half, 

mile and longer distances; walking; high and broad jumping; hurdling; 

pole vaulting; throwing the hammer. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 29-Exercising With 
Pulley Weights 

By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructor 
In heavy gymnastics Yale gymnasium, 
Anderson Normal School, Chautauqua 
University. In conjunction with a chest 
machine anyone with this book can be- 
come perfectly developed. Contains all 
the various movements necessary to be- 
proficient and of well-developed physique. Price 10 cents. 





No. 40-Archery 

By J. S. Mitchel. An introductory 
chapter on the use of the bow and arrow; 
archery of the present day; the bow and 
how to use it, with practical illustrations 
on the right and wrong method of aiming. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 55-Ofricial Sporting Rules 

Contains rules not found in other publications for the government of 
many sports; rules for wrestling, cross-country runnmg shuffleboard. 
skating, snowshoeing. quoits, potato racing, Pr9fessional racing rac- 
quets, pigeon flying, dog racing, pistol and revolver shooting. Price 10 
cents. 

No.87-Athletic Primer 

Edited by James E. Sullivan, Secretary- 
Treasurer of the Amateur Athletic Union; 
tells how to organize an athletic club, how 
to conduct an athletic meeting, and gives 
rules for the government of athletic meet- 
ings; contents also include directions for 
building a track and laying out athletic 
grounds, and a very instructive article on 
training ; fully illustrated with pictures of 
leading athletes in action. Price 10 cents. 




No* 102-Cround Tumbling 

Bv Prof Henry Walter Worth, who was for years physical director of 
the Armour Institute of Technology. Any boy, by reading this book and 
following the instructions, which are drawn from life, can become a pro- 
ficient tumbler; all the various tricks explained. Price 10 cents. 

No. 104-The Grading of Gymnastic Exercises 

Bv G M Martin, Physical Director of the Y. M. C. A. of Youngstown, 
OhiS it is a book that should be in the hands of every physical director 
of the Y M C. A., school, club, college, etc. The contents comprise: 
The place of the class in physical training: grading of exercises and sea- 
Bon schedules-grading of men, grading of exercises, sea^n schedules 
fo? various clafses. elementary and advanced classes, leaders, optional 
eJercfses examinations, college and school work; calisthenic exercises 
Saded apparatus exercises and general massed class exercises. Nearly 
200 pages. Price 10 cents. 



No. 124-How to Become a 
Gymnast 

By Robert Stoll, of the New York A. C, 
^he American champion on the flying 
rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy who 
frequents a gymnasium can easily follow 
the illustrations and instructions in this 
book and with a little practice become 
proficient on the horizontal and parallel 
bars, the trapeze or the "horse." Price 
10 cents. 

No. 128-How to Row 

By E. J. Giannini, of the New York A. 
C, one of America's most famous ama- 
teur oarsmen and champions. This book 
will instruct any one who is a lover of 
rowing how to become an expert. It is 
fully illustrated, showing how to hold the 
oars, the finish of the stroke and other 
information that will prove valuable to 
the beginner. Contains also the official 

laws of boat racing of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen. 

Price 10 cents. 




~^^S^ 



No. 129-Water Polo 

By Gus Sundstrom, instructor at the 
New York A. C. It treats of every detail, 
the individual work of the players, the 
practice of the team, how to throw 
the ball, with illustrations and many valu- 
able hints. Price 10 cents. 




No. 135 -Official Handbook 
of the A. A. U. of the United 
States 

The A. A. U. is the governing body of 
athletes in the United States of America, 
and all games must be held under its rules, 
which are exclusively published in this 
handbook, and a copy should be in the 
hands of every athlete and every club 
officer In America. This book contains the official rules for running, 
jumping, weight throwing, hurdling, pole vaulting, swimming, boxing, 
wrestling, etc., and is an encyclopedia in itself. Price 10 cents. 

No. 136-Offlcial Y. M. C. A. Handbook 

Edited by G. T. Hepbron, the well-known athletic authority. It contains 
the official rules governing all sports under the jurisdiction of the Y. M. 
C. A., a complete report of the physical directors' conference, official 
Y. M. C. A. scoring tables, pentathlon rules, many pictures of the lead- 
ing Y. M. C. A. athletes of the country, official Y. M. C. A. athletic 
rules, constitution and by-laws of the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A., all 
around indoor test, volley ball rules; illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. l38-Of¥icial Croquet Guide 

Contains directions for playing, diagrams of important strokes, descrip- 
tion of grounds, instructions for the beginner, terms used in the game, 
and the official playing rules. Price 10 cents. 



No. f40-Wrestling 

Catch as catch can style. By E. H. Hitchcock, M. D., of Cornell, and 
R. F. Nelligan, of Amherst College. The book contains nearly seventy 
illustrations of the different holds, photographed especially and so de- 
scribed that anybody who desires to become expert in wrestling can with 
little effort learn every one. Price 10 cents. 

No. 142-Physical Training Simplified 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known physical culture expert. Is a 
complete, thorough and practical book where the whole man is consid- 
ered—brain and body. By following the instructions no apparatus is 
required. The book is adapted for both sexes. The exercises comprise 
directions as follows: how to stand; how to sit; how to rest; breathing; 
exercises for the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, hips, knees, 
ankles; a word about the muscles; the arms and thighs; shoulders and 
chest; waist; sides; back and abdomen; bowing; bending; twisting; the 
Uver squeezer, etc., etc. Fully illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 143 -Indian Clubs and 
Dumb-Bells 

Two of the most popular forms of home 
or gymnasium exercise. This book is 
written by America's amateur champion 
club swinger, J. H. Dougherty. It is 
clearly illustrated, by which any novice 
can become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 149- The Care of the Body 

A book that all who value health should read and follow its instruc- 
tions. By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well known lecturer and authority on 
physical culture. The subject is thoroughly treated, as a glance at the 
following small portion of the contents shows: An all-around athlete; 
muscular Christianity; eating; diet-various opinions; bill of fare for 
brain workers; bill of fare for muscle-makers; what to eat and drink; a 
simple diet'; an opinion on brain food; why is food required? drinking wa- 
ter; nutrition— how food nourishes the body; a day's food, how used; 
constituents of a day's ration— beefsteak, potatoes bread, butter, water; 
germs of disease; etc. Price 10 cents. 

No. 154-Field Hockey 

To those in need of vigorous and health- 
ful out-of-doors exercise, this game is 
recommended highly. Its healthful at- 
tributes are manifold and the interest of 
player and spectator alike is kept active 
throughout the progress of the game. 
The game is prominent in the sports at 
Vassar, Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and 
other leading colleges. Price 10 cents. 




No. f 56-The Athlete's Guide 

How to become an athlete. It contains 
full instructions for the beginner, telling 
how to sprint, hurdle, jump and throw 
weights, general hints on training; in fact, 
this book is one of the most complete on 
the subject that has ever appeared. 
Special chapters contain valuable advice 
to beginners and important A. A. U. rules 
and their explanations, while the pictures 
comprise many scenes showing champions in action. Price 10 cents. 




mm 



No. 157-How to PJay Lawn 
Tennis 

A complete description of lawn tenniaj 
a lesson for beginners and directions tel- 
ling how to make the most important 
strokes; styles and skill of the experts; the 
American twist service; how to build and 
keep a court. Illustrated from photographs 
of leading players in action. Price 10 cents. 

No. 158-lndoor and Outdoor Gymnastic Games 

Without question one of the best books of its kind ever published. 
Compiled by Prof. A. M. Chesley, the well-known Y. M. C. A. physical 
director. It is a book that will prove valuable to indoor and outdoor gym- 
nasiums, schools, outings and gatherings where there are a number to be 
amused. The games described comprise a list of 120, divided into several 
groups. Price 10 cents. 

No. I6f-Ten Minutes' Exer- 
cise for Busy Men 

By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, super- 
intendent of physical training in the New 
York public schools. Anyone who is look- 
ing for a concise and complete course of 
physical education at home would do well 
to procure a copy of this book. Ten 
minutes' work as directed is exercise any- 
one can follow. It already has had a large 
sale and has been highly commended by all who have followed its in- 
structions. Nearly 100 pages of illustrations and 100 of text. Price 10 CMits* 




d-4 




No. 162-How to Become a 
Boxer 

For many years books have been issiied 
on the art of boxing, but it has remained 
for us to arrange a book that we think is 
sure to fill all demands. It contains over 
70 pages of illustrations showing all the 
latest blows, posed especially for this book 
under the supervision of one of the best 
instructors of boxing in the United States, 
who makes a specialty of teaching and 
who knows how to impart his knowledge. They are so arranged that 
anyone can easily become a proficient boxer. The book also contains 
pictures of all the well known boxers. A partial list of the 200 pages of 
the book include: A history of boxing; how to box; the correct position; 
the hands; clenching the fist; the art of gauging distance; the first 
principles of hitting; the elements of defence; feinting; knockout blows; 
the chin punch; the blow under the ear; the famous solar plexus knock- 
out; the heart blow; famous blows and their originators: Fitzsimmons* 
contribution; the McCoy corkscrew; the kidney punch; the liver punch; 
the science of boxing; proper position of hand and arm; left hook to 
face; hook to the jaw; how to deliver the solar plexus; correct delivery 
of a right uppercut; blocking a right swing and sending a right uppercut 
to chin; blocking a left swing and sending a left uppercut to chin; the 
side step; hints on training, diet and breathing; how to train; rules for 
boxing. Price 10 cents. 



m^ 



No. (65-The Art of Fencing 

This is a new book by Regis and Louia 
Senac, of New York, famous instructors 
and leading authorities on the subject. 
Messrs. Senac give in detail how every 
move should be made, and tell it so clearly 
that anyone can follow the instructions. 
It is illustrated with sixty full page pic- 
tures, posed especially for this book. 
Price 10 cents. 




No. 166-How to Swing In- 
dian Clubs 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known 
exponent of physical culture. The most 
complete work on this special subject ever 
issued. By following the directions care- 
fully anyone can become an expert. Price 
10 cents. 




No. 167-Quoits 

By M. W. Deshong. The need of a book 
on this interesting game has been felt by 
many who wished to know the fine points 
and tricks used by the experts. Mr. 
Deshong explains them, with illustrations, 
so that a novice can readily understand. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. I70-Push Ball 

Played with an air-inflated ball 6 feet in diameter, weighing about 
50 pounds. A side consists of eleven men. This book contains the official 
rules and a sketch of the game; illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. I 7 l-Basket Ball for 
Women 

Edited by Miss Senda Berenson, of Smith 
College. Contains the rules for basket ball 
for women as adopted by the conference on 
physical training, held in June, 1899, at 
Springfield, Mass., and articles on the fol- 
lowing subjects: Psychological effects of 
basket ball for women, by Dr. Luther 
H. Gulick, superintendent of physical 
training in the schools of Greater New York; physiological effects of 
basket ball, by Theodore Hough, Ph. D.; significance of basket ball for 
women, by Senda Berenson; relative merit of the Y. M. C, A. rules and 
women's rules, by Augusta Lane Patrick; practical side of basket ball, 
by Ellen Emerson, B. K., Agnes Childs, A. B., Fanny Garrison. A. B.; 
A Plea for Basket Ball, by Julie Ellsbee Sullivan, Teachers' College, 
New York; diagram of field, showing position of team; illustrated with 
many pictures of basket ball teams. Price 10 cents. 






No. 174-Distance and Cross 
Country Running 

By George Orton, the famous University 
of Pennsylvania runner. Tells how to be- 
come proficient at the quarter, half, mile, 
the longer distances, and cross-country 
running and steeplechasing, with instruc- 
tions for training and schedules to be ob- 
served when preparing for a contest. 
Illustrated with numerous pictures of 

leading athletes in action, with comments by the editor on the good and 

bad points shown. Price 10 cents. 



No. 177-How to Swim 

By J. H. Sterrett, the leading authority 
on swimming in America. The instruc- 
tions will interest the expert as well as the 
novice; the illustrations were made from 
photographs especially posed, showing the 
swimmer in clear water; a valuable feature 
is the series of "land drill" exercises for 
the beginner, which is illustrated by many 
. . , drawings. The contents comprise: A plea 

for education in swimming; swimming as an exercise and for develop- 
ment; land drill exercises; plain swimming; best methods of learning; 
the breast stroke; breathing; under-arm side stroke; scientific strokes— 
over-arm side stroke: double over-arm or "trudgeon" stroke; touch- 
ing_ and turning- training for racing; ornamental swimming; floating; 
divmg; runmnpr header; back dive; diving feet foremost; the propeller; 
marching on the water; swimming on the back; amateur swimming 
rules; amateur plunging rules.. Price 10 cents. 



No. 178-How to Train for 
Bicycling 

Gives methods of the best riders when 
training for long or short distance races; 
hints on training. Revised and up-to-date 
in every particular. Price 10 cents. 



No. 180-Ring Hockey 

A new game for the gymnasium, invented by Dr. J. M. Vorhees of 
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, that has sprung into instant popularity ; as 
exciting as basket ball. This book contains official rules. Price 10 cents. 



No. 182-Ali-Around Athletics 

Gives in full the method of scoring the Ail-Around Championship, 
giving percentage tables showing what each man receives for each per- 
formance in each of the ten events. It contains as well instructive articles 
on how to train for the Ail-Around Championship. Illustrated with many 
pictures of champions in action and scenes at all-around meets. Price 
10 cents. 




No. 185-Health Hints 

A series of articles by Prof. E, B. Warman, the well known lecturer and 
authority on physical culture. Prof. Warman treats very interestingly 
of health influenced by insulation; health influenced by underwear- 
health influenced by color; exercise, who needs it? Price 10 cents. ' 



No. 187-How to Play Roller Polo 

Edited by J. C. Morse. A full description of the game ; official rules ; 
pictures of teams ; other articles of interest. Price 10 cents. 



No. 188-Lawn Hockey, Tether Tennis, Coif Cro- 
quet, Volley Ball, Hand Tennis, Carden Hockey, 
Parlor Hockey, Badminton 

Containing the rules for each game. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 189-Rules for Cames 

Compiled by Jessie H. Bancroft, director of physical training, depart- 
ment of education. New York City. These games are intended for use 
at recesses, and all but the team games have been adapted to large 
classes. Suitable for children from three to eight years, and include a 
great variety, divided under the general heads of ball games, bean bag 
games, circle games, singing and miscellaneous games. Price 10 cents. 



No. 191-How to Punch the 
Bag 

By W. H. Roth well ("Young Corbett"), 
champion featherweight of the world. 
This book is undoubtedly the best treatise 
on bag punching that has ever been 
printed. Every variety of blow used in 
training is shown and explained. The 
pictures comprise thirty-three full page 
reproductions of Young Corbett as he appears while at work in his train- 
ing quarters. The photographs were taken by our special artist and can- 
not be seen in any other publication than Spalding's Athletic Library No. 
191. Fancy bag punching is treated by a well known theatrical bag 
puncher, who shows the latest tricks. Price 10 cents. 



No- 193-Howto Play Basket 
Ball 

By G. T. Hepbron, editor of the Official 
Basket Ball Guide. Contains full instruc- 
tions for players, both for the •xpert and 
the novice, duties of officials, and specially 
posed full page pictures showing the cor- 
rect and incorrect methods of playing. 
The demand for a book of this character 
is fully satisfied in this publication, as 
many points are included which could not be incorporated in the annual 
publication of the Basket Ball Guide for want of room. Price 10 cents. 





No. 194-Racquets, Squash- 
Racquets and Court Tennis 

The need of an authoritative handbook 
at a popular price on these games is filled 
by this book. How to play each game is 
thoroughly explained, and all the difficult 
strokes shown by special photographs 
taken especially for this book. Contains 
the official rules for each game, with ' 
photographs of well known courts. Price 10 cents. 





No.l95-OfTicial Roque Guide 

The official publication of the National 
Roque Association of America. Edited by 
Prof. Charles Jacobus, ex-champion. Con- 
tains a description of the courts and their 
construction, diagrams of the field, illustra- 
tions, rules and valuable information con- 
cerning the game of roque. Price 10 cents. 




No. 1 99-Equestrian Polo 
Guide 

Compiled by H. L. FitzPatrick of the 
New York Sim. Illustrated with portraits 
of leading players and contains most useful 
information for polo players in relation to 
playing the game, choosing of equipment 
and mounts; contains the official rules and 
handicaps of the National Association. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 200-Dumb-Bells 

This is undoubtedly the best work on 
dumb-bells that has ever been offered. 
The author, Mr. G. Bojus, of New York 
City, was formerly superintendent of phy- 
sical culture in the Elizabeth (N.J.) public 
schools, instructor at Columbia University, 
instructor for four years at the Columbia 
summer school, and is now proprietor of the 
Liberty Street Gymnasium, at 121 Liberty 
Street, New York City. The book contains 200 photographs of all the 
^•various exercises, with the instructions in large, readable type. It should 
'be in the hands of every teacher and pupil of physical culture, and is in- 
valuable for home exercise as well. Pricfe 10 cents. 




No. 20I-Lacrosse-From Candidate to Team 

By William C. Schmeisser, captain Johns Hopkins University champion 
intercollegiate lacrosse team of 1902 ; edited by Konald T. Abercrombie, 
«x-captain and coach of Johns Hopkins University lacrosse team, 1900-1904. 
Every position is thoroughly explained in a most simple and concise man- 
ner, rendering it the best manual of the game ever published. Illustrated 
with numerous snapshots of important plays. Price 10 cents. 




No. 202-How to Play Base 
Ball 

Edited by T. H. Murnane. New and re- 
vised edition. Contents: How to become a 
batter, by Napoleon Lajoie, James Collins, 
Hugh Jennings and Jesse Tannehill; how 
to run the bases, by Jack Doyle and Frank 
L. Chance; advice to base runners, by 
James E. Sullivan, Secretary-Treasurer 
A.A.U.; how to become a good pitcher, 
by Cy Youngf, "Rube" Waddell and Bert Cunningham; on curve pitching, 
by Cy Young, James J. Callahan, Frank Donahue, Vic Willis, William 
Dineen and Charley Nichols; how to become a good catcher, by Eddie 
Phelps, William Sullivan and M. J. Kittridge; how to play first base, by 
Hugh Jennings; how to play second base, by Napoleon Lajoie and William 
Gleason; how to play third base, by James Collins and Lave Cross; how 
to play shortstop, by Herman Long; how to play the infield, by Charles 
A. Comiskey; how to play the outfield, by Fred Clarke; the earmarks 
of a ball player, by John J. McGraw; good advice for players; how to 
organize a team; how to manage a team; how to score a game; how to 
umpire a game; base ball rules interpreted for boys. Price 10 cents. 



No. 204-0fficial Intercollegiate A. A. A. Handbook 

Contains constitution, by-laws, laws of 
athletics, and rules to govern the award- 
ing of the championship cup of the In- 
tercollegiate Athletic Association of 
Amateur Athletes of America, the govern- 
ing body in college athletics. Contains 
official intercollegiate records from 1876 
to 1904, with the winner's name and time 
in each event, list of points won by each 
college, and list of officers of the associa- 
tion from 1889 to 1904, inclusive. To any- 
one interested the book is invaluable as a record. Price 10 cents. 




No. 205-OfTlclal Handbook of the Public Schools 
Athletic League 

This is the official handbook of the Public Schools Athletic League, 
which embraces all the public schools of Greater New York. It contains 
the official rules that govern all the contests of the league, and consti- 
tution, by-laws and officers. Edited by Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, super- 
intendent of physical education in the New York public schools, and 
Wm. C. J. Kelly, secretary of the league. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 206-How to Play Coif 

No golfer should miss having a copy of 
this golf guide. Harry Vardon tells how- 
to play game, with life-like illustrations 
showing the different strokes. The book 
also contains the revised official rules, offi- 
cial records, as well as pictures of many 
important players, and a directory giving 
name, address, membership and length of 
golf course of clubs in the United States. 
Price 10 cents. 




No. 207-Bowling on the 
Green; or, Lawn Bowls 

How to construct a green ; necessary equip- 
ment; how to play the game, and the offi- 
cial rules as promulgated by the Scottish 
Bowling Association. Edited by Mr. James 
W. Greig. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 208-Physical Education and Hygiene 

This is the fifth of the Physical Training series, by Prof. E. B. Warman 
(see Nos. 142, 149, 166 and 185). and a glance at the contents will show the 
variety of subjects : Chapter I— Basic principles ; longevity. Chapter 11 
—Hints on eating ; food values ; the uses of salt. Chapter III— Medicinal 
value of certain foods. Chapter IV— The efficacy of sugar ; sugar, food 
for muscular work ; eating for strength and endurance ; fish as brain 
food ; food for the children. Chapter V— Digestibility ; bread ; appen- 
dicitis due to flour. Chapter VI— Hints on drinking— Water, milk, butter- 
milk, tea, coffee ; how to remain young. Chapter VII— Hints on bathing ; 
cold, hot, warm, tepid, salt, sun, air, Russian, Turkish, cabinet. Chapter 
VIII— Hints on breathing; breathlessness, heart strain, second wind, 
yawning, the art of yogi. Price 10 cents. 

No. 209-How to Become a Skater 

Contains advice for beginners; how to become a figure skater thor- 
oughly explained, with many diagrams showing how to do all the 
different tricks of the best figure skaters, including the Mohawk, with 
all its variations; Q's, forward and backward, inside and outside; the 
crosscuts, including the difficult Swedish style; inside and outside 
spins; the grapevine, with its numerous branches, and many other styles, 
which will be comparatively simple to any one who follows the directions 
given. Profusely illustrated with pictures of prominent skaters and 
numerous diagrams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 210-How to Play Foot Ball 

Edited by Walter Camp. The contents embrace everything that a 
beginner wants to know and many points that an expert will be glad 
to learn. The pictures are made from snapshots of leading teams and in- 
dividual players in action, with comments by Walter Camp. Price 10 cents. 

No. 211 -Spalding's Official 
Foot Ball Guide 

Edited by Walter Camp. Contains the 
new rules, with diagram of field as newly 
arranged; special chapters on the game, 
foot ball for the spectator, All-America 
teams, as selected by leading authorities ; 
Middle West, Southern, Canadian foot 
ball, records, and pictures of all the prom- 
inent teams, embracing nearly 3,000 
players. Price 10 cents. 

No. 212-Offlcial Basket Ball 
Guide 

Edited by George T. Hepbron, Contains 
the revised official rules, decisions on dis- 
puted points, records of prominent teams, 
reports on the game from various parts 
of the country, and pictures of hundreds 
of players. The standard basket ball an- 
nual of the country. Price 10 cents. 





No. 213-285 Health Answers 

Contents: Necessity for exercise in the summer; three rules for bicy- 
cling; when going up-hill; sitting out on summer nights ventilating a 
bedroom; ventilating a house; how to obtain pure air, bathing salt 
water baths at home; a substitute for ice water; drinking ice water; to 
cure insomnia; asleep in two minutes; for those who ride wheels; summer 
outdoor exercise; profuse perspiration; danger of checking perspiration; 
dress, hot weather, etc., etc. Price 10 cents. 

No. 214-Craded Calisthenics and Dumb-Bell 
Drills 

By Albert B. Wegener, Physical Director Y. M. C. A., Rochester, N. Y. 
Ever since graded apparatus work has been used in gymnastics, the ne- 
cessity of having a mass drill that would harmonize with it has been felt. 
For years it has been the established custom in most gymnasiums of 
memorizing a set drill, never varied from one year's end to the other. 
Consequently the beginner was given the same kind and amount as the 
older member. With a view to giving uniformity the present treatise is 
attempted. Price 10 cents 

No. 215-lndoor Base Ball 

America's national game is now vieing with other indoor games as a 
winter pastime. This book contains the playing rules, pictures of leading 
teams, and interesting articles on the game. Price 10 cents. 

No. 216-How to Become a Bowler 

By S. Karpf, Secretary of the American Bowling Congress, and one 
of the best posted men on bowling in America. Contents: History of the 
sport: diagrams of effective deliveries; how to bowl; a few hints to be- 
ginners; American Bowling Congress; the national championships; how 
to build an alley; how to score; spares— how they are made. Rules for 
cocked hat, cocked hat and feather, quintet, battle game, nine up and 
nine down, head pin and four back, ten pins— head pin out, five back, the 
Newport game, ten pin head pin game, duckpin game, head pin game, 
Dayton candle (rubber neck) pin game. New England candle pin game. 
Illustrated with portraits of all the prominent bowlers. Price 10 cents. 

No. 217-Ofncial Athletic Al- 
manac 

Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, Chief Depart- 
ment Physical Culture, Louisiana Purchase 
Exposition, and Director Olympic Games, 
1904. The only annual publication now 
issued that contains a complete list of 
amateur best-on-records; complete inter- 
collegiate records; complete English re- 
cords from 1866; swimming records; inter- 
scholastic records: Irish, Scotch and Australasian records; reports of 
leading athletic meets; skating records; important athletic events and 
numerous photos of individual athletes and leading athletic teams This 
year's issue is a special Olympic Games number and contains the only full 
account of the Olympic Games of 1904, and a review of Anthropological 
Days at the World's Fair stadium, being the first time on record where 
athletic events were contested in which savages were the exclusive par- 
ticipants, thus forming the first authoritative basis for a comparison 
between the abilities of the civilized athlete and the savage. Price 10 cents. 




A^ f> 



\905 



No.2l8-lce Hockey and Ice Polo 

Written by the most famous player in Canada, A. Farrell, of the 
Shamrock hockey team of Montreal. It contains a complete description 
of the game, its origin, points of a good player, and an instructive ar- 
ticle on how (?ame is played, with diagrams and official rules. Illus- 
trated with pictures of leading teams. Price 10 cents. 






No. 219-Base 
tage Book 



Ball Percen- 



To supply a demand for a book which 
would show the percentage of clubs with- 
out recourse to the arduous work of figur- 
ing, the publishers of Spalding's Athletic 
Library have had Mr. John B. Foster, 
Sporting Editor of the New York Evening 
Telegram, compile a book which answers 
every requirement, and which has met 

with the greatest praise for its accuracy and simplicity. No follower of 

the game can afford to be without it. Price 10 cents. 




-=:S5|!iS-t^ 



No. 220-OlTlcial Base Ball 
Guide 

Edited by Henry Chadwick, the " Father 
of Base Ball," the official publication of 
base ball. It contains a complete record 
of all leagues in America, pictures of 
teams, official rules and reviews of the 
game. The standard base ball annual of 
the country. Price 10 cents. 




No. 221-Spalding's Lawn 
Tennis Annual 

Contains official statistics, photographs 
of leading players, special articles on the 
game, review of important tournaments, 
official rules, handicapping rules and tab- 
les; list of fixtures for the current year and 
other valuable information. Price 10 cents. 




No. 222-Spalding's Official 
Cricket Guide 

Edited by Jerome Flannery. The most 
complete year book of the game that has 
ever been published in America. It con- 
tains all the records of the previous year, 
reports of special matches, official rules 
and pictures of all the leading teams and 
individual players. Price 10 cents. 



An Encyclopedia of Base Ball 

Attention is called to the following- ten numbers of Spalding's Athletic 
Library, embracing the greatest collection of books of instruction for 
playing' the various positions in the g-ame that has ever been published. 
These books are entirely new and up-to-date, and contain the latest 
methods of play, as only last season's star players were consulted in their 
compilation. Each number is complete in itself and is profusely illus- 
trated. Be sure and ask for Spalding's Athletic Library. Price 10 cents 
for each book. For detailed description see following numbers; 



No. 223-How to Bat 

The most important part of ball playing 
nowadays, outside of pitching, is batting. 
The team that can bat and has some good 
pitchers can win base ball games ; there- 
fore, every boy and young man who has, of 
course, already learned to catch, should 
turn his attention to this department of the 
game, and there is no better way of becom- 
ing proficient than by reading this book and 
then constantly practising the little tricks explained therein. It is full of 
fiTOod advice to batsmen, and many good batters will be surprised to find 
contained in it so many points of which they were unaware. Edited by 
Jesse F. Matteson of the Chicago American, and profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 




-^^1^ 



No. 224-How to Play the 
Outrield. 

Compiled especially for the young player 
who would become an expert. The best 
book on playing the outfield that has ever 
been published. There are just as many 
tricks to be learned, before a player can 
be a competent fielder, as there are in any 
other position on a nine, and this book ex- 
plains them all. Illustrated with numerous 
page pictures of leading outfielders. Price 10 cents. 



No. 225-How to Play First Base 



d^ '^^ 



No other position on a ball team has 
shown such a change for the better in 
recent years as first base. Modifications in 
line with the betterment of the sport in 
every department have been mqde at inter- 
vals, but in no other department have they 
been so radical. No boy who plays the 
initial sack can afford to overlook the points 
and hints contained in this book. Entirely 
new and up to date. Illustrated with full 
paee pictures of all the prominent first basemen. Price 10 cents. 



No. 226-How to Play Second Base 

There are so few men who can cover 
second base to perfection that their names 
can easily be called off by anyone who fol- 
lows the game of base ball. Team owners 
who possess such players would not part 
with them for thousands of dollars. These 
men have been interviewed and their ideas 
incorporated in this book for the especial 
benefit of boys who want to know the fine 
points of play at this point of the diamond. 
Illustrated with full page pictures. Edited 
by J. E. Wray, sporting editor Globe-Democrat, St. Louis. Price 10 cents. 






No. 227-How to Play Third Base 

Third base is, in some respects, the most 
important of the infield. No major league 
team has ever won a pennant without a 
great third baseman. Collins of the Boston 
Americans and Leach of Pittsburg are two 
of the greatest third basemen the game 
has ever seen, and their teams owe much 
of the credit for pennants they have won 
to them. These men in this book describe 
just how they play the position. Every- 
thing a player should know is clearly set 

forth and any boy will surely increase his chances of success by a careful 

reading of this book. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




produced. 
Illustrated. 



No. 228-How to Play Short- 
stop 

Shortstop is one of the hardest positions 
on the infield to fill, and quick thought and 
quick action are necessary for a player 
who expects to make good as a shortstop. 
The views of every well known player who 
covers this position have been sought in 
compiling this book, and it is offered as be- 
ing the most complete book of its class ever 
The boy who would excel at short needs to study it thoroughly. 
Price 10 cents. 




No. 229-How to Catch 

Undoubtedly the best book on catching: 
that has yet been published. Every boy 
who has hopes of being a clever catcher 
should read how well known players cover 
their position. Among the more noted 
ones who describe their methods of play in 
this book are Lou Criger of the Boston 
Americans, Johnnie Kling of the Chicago 
Nationals and Jack O'Connor of the St., 

Louis Browns. The numerous pictures in the book comprise those of all 

the noted catchers in the big leagues. Price 10 cents. 





Nd. 230-How to Pitch 

A new, up-to-date book. Published for 
the first time this year. No boy can afford 
to be without a copy of it. Edited by John 
B. Foster of the Evening Telegram (New 
York). The object of this book is to aid 
the beginners who aspire to become clever 
twirlers, and its contents are the practical 
teaching of men who have reached the top 
as pitchers, and who have had experience, 
both as members of the best clubs playing 
base ball and as contenders against teams 
that have enjoyed national reputations. Cy Young, the famous Boston 
American pitcher, whose steadiness in the box is proverbial, gives advice 
on control of the ball and tells what a boy should do to obtain it; Sam 
Leever of the Pittsburgs shows how to pitch the outcurve; William Di- 
neen of the Boston Americans tells how to pitch an inshoot; Thomas 
Hughes gives hints on pitching the drop; Joe McGinnity, the "iron man," 
of the New York Nationals, explains how he uses his successful raise 
ball and his famous "cross fire"; Christy Mathewson, the pride of the 
New York Polo Grounds, discusses the body swing; Frank Hafm, who ia 
left-handed, has something of interest to those who use that member; 
John J. McGraw, New York Giants' brilliant manager, discourses on the 
pitcher as a fielder, and as he started in his base ball career as a twirler, 
his advice has grounds for attention: Al Orth, the "curveless wonder," 
tells how to make a batter do what you want him to do; John Powell ex- 
plains how to act when runners are on bases; Charley Nichols, the former 
pitcher of the Boston Nationals and now manager of the St. Louis Na- 
tionals, describes the jump ball; Frank Sparks treats of change of pace, 
and Jack Chesbro, the star of the New York Americans' pitching corps, 
describes at length the "spit" ball, of which he is so famous an exponent. 
The book is profusely illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 231-How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; 
How to Manage a Team; How to Umpire: How 
to Organize a League. 

A useful guide to all who are interested 
in the above subjects. Jimmy Collins, 
manager-captain of the Boston Americans, 
writes on coaching; M. J. Kelly of the St. 
Paul champions, on captaining; Al Buck- 
enberger of the Boston Nationals, on 
managing; Frank Dwyer of the American 
League staff, on umpiring; Fred Lake on 
minor leagues, and the editor of the book, 
T. H. Murnane, President of the New 
to organize a league. Price 10 cents. 




^B^g^ 



England League, on how 

No. 232-How to Run the Bases 

The importance of base running as a 
scientific feature of the national game ia 
becoming more and more recognized each 
year. Besides being spectacular, feats of 
base stealing nearly always figure in the 
winning of a game. Many a close contest 
i s decided on the winning of that little strip 
of 90 feet which lies between cushions. 
When hits are few and the enemy's pitchers 
steady, it becomes incumbent on the op- 
posing team to get around the bases in 
Effective stealing not only increases the effectiveness of 




some manner. 



the taam by advancing its runners without wasting hits, but it serves 
to materially disconcert the enemy and frequently has caused an entire 
opposing club to temporarily lose its poise and throw away the game. 
This book gives clear and concise directions for excelling as a base runner; 
tells when to run and when not to do so ; how and when to slide ; team 
work on the bases ; in fact, every point of the game is thoroughly ex- 
plained. In addition such clever men as Harry Bay, the fleet footed 
Clevelander; Frank Chance, Bill Dahlen and Hans Wagner describe their 
methods of action. Illustrated with pictures of leading players. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 233-Jiu Jitsu 

A complete description of this famous Japanese system of self-defence. 
Each move thoroughly explained and illustrated with numerous full page 
pictures of Messrs. A. Minami and K. Koyama, two of the most famous 
exponents of the Jiu Jitsu in America, who posed especially for thia 
book. Be sure and ask for the Spalding Athletic Library book on Jiu 
Jitsu. Price 10 cents. 



Spalding's Athletic Library Is for sale by all 

department stores, athletic ai\d sporting 

goods dealers and newsdealers. 



SPALDING'S HOME LIBRARY 

Devoted to Games and Amusements for the Home Circle 



1— Chess 

2-Whist 

3— Dominoes and Dice 

4— Poker 

5— Backgammon 

6-Euchre 

7- Billiards 

8-Ecarte 

9— Checkers 
10— Bezique 
11-Pool 
12— Pinochle 
13-Lotto 
14— Hearts 
15— Reversi 



16— Piquet 

17— Go-Bang 

18— Games of Patience 

19— Children's Games 

20-Cribbage 

21— Drawing Room Games 

22— Group of Card Games 

23— Children's Games 

24— Group of Card Games 

25— Drawing Rcom Games 

26— Group of Card Games 

27— Children's Games 

28-Skat 

29— Drawing Room Games 

30— Baccarat 



PRICE lO CENTS PER COPY 



L 



A. G. Spalding (Sh Bros. 

won a 

Special Award 

and a 

Grand Prize 

at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition for their 
exhibit of a 

Model Playground Gymnasium 

'^Le Outdoor Gymnasium was installed in the 
Model Playground on the model street of the 
World's Fair, and during the season the appar- 
atus was in constant use by hundreds of child- 
ren each day. All the apparatus stood the test, 
for during the entire season, not one piece of 
it, after the severest kind of usage, was broken 
or displaced. Nine-tenths of the playground 
apparatus of the United States is now installed 
by A. G. Spalding & Bros. Blue prints and 
estimates will be furnished upon application. 

A. G. Spalding & Bros. 

GYMNASIUM FACTORY 
CHICOPEE . . . MASS. 



LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 




■.■■V5:-*.V 



Of FICIAL LEAGUEi 















